Psychiatrist
Wellpath•Lexington, KY
About The Position
The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients and supports mental health and healthcare staff through clinical consultation. The role delivers direct psychiatric services in accordance with professional standards and organizational guidelines, collaborating with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent and effective psychiatric care. The Psychiatrist supports continuity of care through treatment planning, follow-up, and coordination with mental health services.
Requirements
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited university, with specialty training in psychiatry.
- Experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
- Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of practice.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.
- Current DEA registration, unless the CPO determines it is optional.
- Current BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing psychiatric services to an adolescent population is preferred for youth facility clinical assignments.
- Corrections experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow-up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
- Monitor psychotropic medications for effectiveness and side effects, adjusting treatment as clinically indicated.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership and care teams to ensure uniform psychiatric and mental health services.
- Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on-call services.
- Support referrals, transfers, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration with mental health and medical staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- DailyPay
- Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free counseling and health coaching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
