Psychiatrist
Company: Core Civic
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
$275,000 - $350,000 per year At -CoreCivic, we do more than
manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking
- Psychiatrist - who have a passion for providing the highest
quality care in an institutional setting. The Psychiatrist manages
the operation and provides overall direction and leadership for the
provision of the mental health services in the facility. This
position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative
and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care
program for the inmates/residents. The successful applicant should
be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and
level of performance consistent with the actual job performance
requirements. Report to assigned facility at designated hour to
provide direct patient care and associated clinical duties.
Participate in civil commitment proceedings. Assess and provide a
DSM diagnosis as appropriate. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic
medications. Provide a variety of professional services to include
counseling, disease process and - central, ordering necessary lab
work and reviewing results. Supervise and provide mentorship to
other facility based mental health staff. Assess the needs of
mental health services, collect and maintain statistics and data
and - prepare necessary reports pertaining to mental health
services. Evaluate and recommend methods of improving operational
efficiency and cost - effectiveness of mental health related
services. Accept on call status. Provide direct casework services
and individual, group and family counseling to - inmates/residents
and their families. Assist in developing and implementing treatment
and therapeutic programs for assigned inmates/residents; assist
inmates/residents to understand and overcome social and emotional
problems. Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations
regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist
administrative and medical staff in development of statistical
reports on assigned inmates/residents. Serve as mental health staff
liaison in group counseling, volunteer activities and other -
events designed to promote mental health services to
inmates/residents. Assist in supervision of inmates/residents, both
within the facility and while in - community activities; promote
positive community relations and utilize community - services, as
needed. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents
and their files; audit files to - determine that all services
provided are documented; review status of inmates/residents to
verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
Assist in coordinating professional services provided by contract
personnel, if applicable, and provide for that their needs to be
addressed. Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative,
statistical, summary and/or - operational records, reports and
logs, using appropriate grammar, to include filing, - alphabetizing
and labeling; review reports and records produced by staff.
Properly - process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
Attend scheduled staff meetings, group meetings and other staff and
group activities - essential for effective program and service
delivery and to promote communications and the proper flow of
relevant information between administration, staff and -
inmates/residents. Utilize established corporate, facility and
correctional policies and procedures in making decisions, but
perform with a high degree of independence and professional
administrative skill and use sound independent judgment in meeting
the responsibilities and performing the duties of the position.
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits;
attend court hearings, when necessary. Read, analyze, comprehend
and interpret technical procedures or governmental - regulations,
legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such
documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and
other legal writs. Communicate effectively and coherently to
administration, staff, inmates/residents, - visitors and the
general public, particularly in situations requiring tact,
diplomacy, - understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
This includes giving information, instructions and directions;
mediating disputes; advising of rights and processes; and providing
reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings. Maintain
equipment and supplies as required, order replacement items in a
timely manner via the purchase order system. Endure verbal and
mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of
inmates/residents and others, e.g. visitors and family members,
encountered in an - antagonistic environment. Perform rescue
functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include
administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing
people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating
people from confined areas. Take appropriate action to prevent or
diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Experience exposure to
body fluids, wastes and experience encounter with deceased or
contagious persons. Endeavor to comply with the requirements of
applicable regulations, laws, rules, - procedures, policies,
standards and/or contract. Be aware that verbal abuse may be
present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents
and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. Establish
and maintain effective working relations with others and handle
difficult - interpersonal contacts. Define problems, collect data,
establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Participate in
in-service and other training programs as required. Report to
assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care
and associated clinical duties. May be assigned the duties of any
position in an emergency situation. Remain alert at all times and
react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high
stress situations. Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited
college or university with an advanced degree in psychology, or an
appropriate degree in a related clinical area and appropriate
certification or license (or meet educational requirements for
licensing in the state of employment, if greater). Five years
clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable
position. - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum age
requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a
Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: Core Civic, National City , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , San Diego, California
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