Physician / Psychiatry / California / Permanent / Psychiatrist (PSYT) Job

Summary: Ref #: M-PSYT- Profession: Physician Specialty: Psychiatry Job Type: Contract/Locum Facility Type: Correctional Location: San Diego, California Start Date: ASAP Duration: 28 weeks Schedule:Sun-Sat, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Rate: $246/hour Requirements: Valid and active CA Physician license from CA Medical Board/Osteopathic Board BE/BC in psychiatry from ABPN, AOBNP, or RCPSC At least 12 consecutive months of performing similar services within the last 3 years Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certification Responsibilities: Conduct face-to-face interviews and crisis interventions with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths, including those in multi-tiered housing units. Climb stairs and walk long distances when necessary. Perform initial mental health evaluations, including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history, to assess inmate's/ward's current needs and recommend treatment. Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations, applying protocols, reviewing data, and documenting appropriately. Consult as needed. Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team (IDTT) meetings. Document all patient-inmate/ward care, including face-to-face contacts and IDTT meetings. Monitor inmate/ward progress using SOAPE-formatted progress notes. Apply community psychiatric treatment standards and ethical practices effectively. Perform mental status exams in face-to-face clinical interviews. Identify relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders for comprehensive diagnosis and assessment. Examine prior mental health records and other available documents to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment planning. Review psychiatric patient records to assess treatment progress and effectiveness. Consult with supervising psychiatrist on complex cases and present at clinical conferences as needed. Provide clinical consultation to psychiatric staff for complex cases. Prescribe appropriate medications and follow Correctional Formulary or obtain non-formulary approval. Interpret laboratory results and refer to medical services as necessary. Determine needed psychiatric and general medical treatment. Prescribe treatment changes when indicated.