Psychiatrist - New York State, United States - Wexford Health Sources

Description

POSITION:
Psychiatrist


SCHEDULE:
Full-Time


FACILITY:
Pontiac Correctional Center


LOCATION:
Pontiac, Illinois A Job Should be MORE than just a paycheck.
Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional health care providers.

Over the past 30 years, our team of dedicated clinical professionals has helped literally millions of justice-involved patients receive life-changing medical and mental health services.

The majority of our patients come from marginalized or impoverished backgrounds.

In many cases, our doctors, nurses, and behavioral health professionals represent the patient's first experience with quality, compassionate health care.

We heal and rehabilitate thousands of incarcerated patients every day.
When you join Wexford Health, you do more than just further your career.
You also become part of a team-a family-whose mission is to care for patients that cannot care for themselves.
You change lives.
You make a difference.
If you are looking for a position that empowers you to do MORE ... then look at Wexford Health.

BENEFITSWexford Health offers a competitive benefits package including:

Performance check-ins with annual merit increaseGenerous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leavePaid holidaysComprehensive health insurance through BlueCross BlueShieldDental and Vision insurance401(k) retirement saving planCompany-paid short-term disabilityHealthcare and dependent care spending accountContinuing education optionsPOSITION SUMMARYServes as the behavioral health authority.

Responsible for the delivery of contracted services, personnel, and coordination of psychiatric/behavioral health services and programs. Serves as the behavioral health liaison between Wexford Health and the correctional system. JOB REQUIREMENTSThe following requirements list the minimum to qualify. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.


LICENSURE:
Current IL State Medical license requiredCurrent IL Controlled Substance license requiredCurrent DEA required


CERTIFICATION:
Board Certification – American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology required;CPR certification required—Accepted:American Red CrossAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Safety and Health Institute


EDUCATION:
Medical degree with psychiatry residency required


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
3 years experience in an institutional healthcare setting preferred Correctional healthcare experience preferred
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