Psychiatrist
About The Position
The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive mental health care to patients in a correctional setting. Duties include psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for individuals with mental health disorders. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide integrated, evidence-based care, maintains accurate medical records, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and supports the facility’s overall mental health program. This is a part-time, onsite position at York County Prison in York, Pennsylvania, for 22 hours per week, on the day shift. The position is part of a comprehensive multidisciplinary team in a medical unit.
Requirements
- Current, valid, and unrestricted state license.
- For advanced clinical roles, completion of an accredited graduate or professional program, such as medical school.
- Current, valid DEA registration, if applicable.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical practice.
- Active CPR/BLS certificate meeting American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in a relevant specialty, if applicable.
- 1–2 years of experience in correctional healthcare or with an underserved population.
- Experience with diagnosis, treatment planning, and healthcare services in a managed care or correctional facility setting.
Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and diagnose mental health disorders.
- Develop treatment plans and manage medications.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide integrated, evidence-based care.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Support the facility’s overall mental health program.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid portion of maternity leave.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and floating holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement assistance.
- Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Free virtual continuing education and professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
