- 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
- Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in
- Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.
- Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not
- Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in
- Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
- This position requires privileging by IHSC.
- Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Critical thinking skills.
- Cultural competency.
- Integrity and honesty
- Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the
- Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple
- Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.
- Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not
- Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop
- Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary
- Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment,
- Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,
- Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient
- Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in
- Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and
- Provides telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the
- Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR)
- Telepsychiatry services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental
- OPTIONAL: Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the
- May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
- Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the
- Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic
- Utilizes the evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and
- Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e. Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the
- Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric
- Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full
- Performs various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral
- Provides professional, recovery based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic
- Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising
- Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduces stigma and unconditionally
- Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals. 16. Participates in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans
- Quality and appropriateness of services,
- Evaluation of patient-based functions,
- Decreasing the escalation of healthcare costs, and
- Improvement in patient outcomes.
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of documentation, testimony, and written orders needed
- Provides subject matter expertise to staff in all matters pertaining to mental health treatment
- Analyzes public health care trends, in the mental health area, of related special population
- Assumes responsibility for the non-psychiatric medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
- Spends at least 60% of time in direct patient care to meet the performance targets set by the
- Provides specialized medical services to "outpatients" and provides medical care to
- Acts as a mental health consultant to medial staff, providing oversight and direction related
- Examines and orders appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or
- Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented. Incumbent
- May be required to see patients who are not in the category of his/her expertise but within his
- Assures proper maintenance of medical records, preparation of reports, etc., as related to the
- Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.
- Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as
- Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.
- Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with
- Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational
- Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC's Safety, Prevention, Infection Control, Quality
- Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.
- This full time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to
- IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.
- The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an
- A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of
- The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging
- The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility
- Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four
- Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building
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Psychiatrist - Eloy, United States - Jackson Healthcare Government Services
Description
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.
Allhealth 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
a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation
(NCFMEA) and
b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical
Graduates (ECFMG).
REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION
to employer immediately.
ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
to include:
Working with the patient's local primary care provider (PCP) to coordinate care for
any identified medical concerns (patient's local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment).
treatment regarding the patient's mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance.
to include:
of patients for whom she or he is responsible in the absence of non-psychiatric physicians in emergency situations and within incumbent's competency and scope of practice.
shall constantly monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, providing data to the departmental Performance Improvement program, and other agencies or committees as required.
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping,stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.
SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the contract vendor. Technical oversight will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).
Overview
Jackson Healthcare Government Services is an innovator in the delivery of healthcare workforce solutions across the nation, leading the way as a comprehensive healthcare professional and support staffing, technology and program management partner to federal, state and municipal government agencies of all types and sizes.
Jackson Healthcare is an EEO/AA Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.