About the Role
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span size="3"><font size="3"><strong>Compensation: $150.00 - $160.00/hr</strong></font></span></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span size="3"><font size="3"><strong>Position is 20 hours per week</strong></font></span></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span size="3"><font size="3"> </font></span></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span size="3"><font size="3">At CoreCivic, we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking <b>Psychiatrist Part Time </b>who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.</font></span></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span size="3"><font size="3">The Part Time 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.</font></span></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">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.</font></span></p><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"> </font></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis:</span></p><ul style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of incarcerated individuals to determine the presence and severity of mental health disorders.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li></ul><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Diagnose and classify mental illnesses according to established diagnostic criteria (e.g., DSM-5).</font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"></font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Assess and evaluate suicide risk, self-harm, and dangerous behaviors among incarcerated individuals.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff to gather relevant information for accurate diagnoses.</font></span></li></ul><p style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em; margin-left: 40px;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Treatment Planning and Implementation:</font></span></p><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with psychiatric disorders.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Prescribe appropriate psychiatric medications and monitor their effectiveness and side effects.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Provide brief psychotherapy and counseling services to incarcerated individuals, using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure a holistic approach to treatment.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Modify treatment plans as needed based on patients' progress and response to interventions.</font></span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services:</font></span></p><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Respond to psychiatric emergencies within the correctional facility promptly and efficiently.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Conduct crisis assessments, </font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">provide stabilization, and implement appropriate intervention strategies.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Collaborate with correctional staff and healthcare team members to implement emergency response protocols.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Determine the need for a higher level of psychiatric treatment when necessary.</font></span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Collaboration and Consultation:</font></span></p><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, to provide integrated care to incarcerated individuals.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Consult with the interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive treatment plans for incarcerated individuals with complex psychiatric needs.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Provide expertise and guidance to correctional staff regarding mental health issues, crisis management, and suicide prevention.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Participate in case conferences, treatment team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.</font></span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"></font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Documentation and Compliance:</font></span></p><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Maintain accurate and up-to-date psychiatric records for each incarcerated individual, including assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines pertaining to correctional healthcare and patient confidentiality.</font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"></font></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Adhere to the correctional facility's policies and procedures related to documentation and record-keeping.</font></span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Education and Training:</font></span></p><ul style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 5px 0px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Stay updated with the latest advancements in psychiatric medicine, treatment modalities, and relevant research.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Engage in continuous professional development and relevant educational activities.</font></span><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></li><li style="padding: 5px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1em;"><span size="3" style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Provide training and education to correctional staff on mental health topics, crisis management, and de-escalation techniques.</font></span></li></ul></li></ul><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><strong style="font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Qualifications:</span></font></strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.<br>Current and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the state/jurisdiction where the correctional facility is located and DEA.</font></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"></font></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"><br></font></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Valid state identification.<br></font></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Experience in providing psychiatric care, preferably with experience in correctional medicine or working with underserved populations.<br></font></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Strong diagnostic and assessment skills, with knowledge of psychiatric disorders, treatment options, and psychopharmacology.<br></font></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.<br></font></span></span></li><li style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">Ability to work effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment.</font></span></span></li></ul><p style="font-size: 12px; font-family: "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3"> </font></span></span><em style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><font size="3">CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.</font></em></p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span>