Psychiatrist

Naphcare, Inc. • Ocala, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Psychiatrist to work at the Marion County Jail in Ocala, Florida. The Psychiatrist oversees clinical responsibility for the facility’s mental health programs and works alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to serve patients with complex mental health needs.

The role includes providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnosing mental health conditions while protecting patients’ rights, dignity, and health. The Psychiatrist also supports patient rehabilitation and successful transitions back into the community, and helps ensure care complies with applicable mandates, regulations, and standards.

Requirements

• Hold a current, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in the state.
• Have a current DEA registration in the state.
• Have an active BLS/CPR certification; AHA certification is preferred.
• Be certified by a board recognized by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Have experience with underserved and marginalized populations, including people with mental health and substance use disorders.
• Communicate effectively with diverse individuals, including medical professionals, correctional staff, and judges.
• Be able to interpret and analyze data to create treatment plans.
• Have knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information.
• Display integrity and professionalism, adhere to a Code of Conduct, and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening.
• Be able to stand for long periods; lift and move patients up to 50 pounds; bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances; and perform physically demanding tasks such as CPR while maintaining balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

• AHA BLS/CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health conditions for facility residents.
• Provide medication management, therapy, and other evidence-based treatment plans.
• Oversee mental health screenings and evaluations performed by others.
• Respond to acute mental health crises within the facility.
• Support patient rehabilitation and facilitate successful transitions back into the community.
• Coordinate, lead, and participate in educational training activities related to mental health care.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal mandates and regulations, including court mandates and standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including correctional staff, psychologists, social workers, and other medical professionals, to develop and implement treatment plans and ensure staff are responsive to patients’ needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with a company contribution starting day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs, including CEU/CME resources through NetCE.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed