Physician / Psychiatry / Louisiana / Locum or Permanent / Psychiatrist - IHCS -

Ready to make your next career move? VieMed Healthcare Staffing is a premier staffing agency that specializes in connecting skilled professionals with healthcare facilities, ensuring seamless continuity of care and unparalleled service delivery. We are committed to quality, reliability, and integrity for both our candidates and clients. Join us in our mission to elevate healthcare staffing to new heights. We take care of you, so you can take care of others. VHS is looking for a qualified Psychiatrist - IHCS - Jena, Louisiana. City: Eloy State: AZ Start Date: 2024-12-2 End Date: 2025-07-31 Duration: 26 Weeks with option for extension Shift: 10 Hour Day Shifts for Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays (20-30 hrs/wk) Skills: Psychiatry W2 Pay Rate: $145/hr plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays ($150.80 Blended Rate) Certification Requirements: Please confirm credential requirements with VHS upon application. At VieMed, Live Your Life isn't just a company tagline. It's a passionate commitment to improving the lives of every patient and employee. Benefits Include: Competitive Pay Packages Weekly Pay Schedule via Direct Deposit Comprehensive Medical Benefits, Dental, and Vision Federal contract provides $4.93/hr equivalent of benefits paid for Employee 401(k) with match Robust Referral Bonus Program 24/7 Dedicated team committed to your success throughout your time with VHS Paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state, federal and local laws Licensure, certification, travel and other reimbursements when applicable INTRODUCTION The ICE Health Services Corps (IHSC) exists within the organizational structure of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) under the supervision of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Commissioned Corps Officers, civil service staff and contractors comprise the healthcare professionals working together to provide quality healthcare services. IHSC serves as the medical experts for ICE for detainee health care. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to: evaluation, formulation of diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs, including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management, case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy. All health care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education 1. Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or; 2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by: a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) and b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). 3. Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in psychiatry. 4. Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist. 5. Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required). REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION 1. Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately. 2. Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc. (ABPN). 3. This position requires privileging by IHSC. 4. Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association . ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES 1. Strong oral and written communication skills. 2. Excellent interpersonal skills. 3. Critical thinking skills. 4. Cultural competency. 5. Integrity and honesty REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 1. Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities. 2. Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures. 3. Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and accessing clinical educational programs. 4. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment. 5. Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands. 6. Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements. 7. Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders. 8. Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required). 9. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment. 10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment, electronic health records, web-based training and communications. 11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint. 12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII). MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges. 2. Provides treatme