Psychiatrist 5 Hours Per Week On Site

Job Details: Job Location: Cowlitz County Correctional Facilities - Longview, WA, Position Type: MEDIKO Employee - Part Time, Salary Range: $150.00 - $170.00Salary, Job Shift: Day Shift, MEDIKO:  Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve. 

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support, and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It sets us apart from other healthcare companies and drives our success in Correctional Healthcare. 

If you just finished Residency, or bring years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve. We will consider Washington-licensed Residents and Fellows from programs that permit "moonlighting."

For a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, APPLY TODAY to start the conversation!

This is a Part Time (5 hrs per week) position and must be on-site.

The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive mental health care to patients in a correctional setting, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, treatment planning, and medication management. This role collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure integrated, evidence-based care. The Psychiatrist will maintain accurate medical records, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support the overall mental health program within the facility. 

How YOU can Make an Impact:

Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to inmates.

Provide psychiatric crisis intervention for inmates experiencing acute mental health episodes or emotional distress. Ensure timely and effective treatment to manage self-harm risks, suicidal ideation, and aggressive behaviors. 

Work closely with other healthcare professionals and correctional staff, to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health and medical needs. 

Provide mental health education to inmates, correctional staff, and other medical personnel, to help reduce stigma of mental health treatment and improve understanding of psychiatric disorders.

Document promptly and properly.

Provide specialized care for inmates with mental health conditions, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders, traumatic brain injuries, or histories of abuse. Address the mental health needs of high-risk or vulnerable populations such as those in segregation or those with suicidal ideation. 

Conduct regular risk assessments for suicidal ideation, violent behavior, and other potential threats to inmate or staff safety. Recommendation protocols for safety and initiate involuntary treatment as necessary. 

Uphold the highest standards of psychiatric practice, including ensuring informed consent for treatment, respecting patient confidentiality, and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by psychiatric governing bodies. 

Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts, including audits, reviews, and feedback to improve patient care and ensure compliance with mental health laws, regulations, and facility standards. 

Provide supervision and/or collaboration to Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioners where needed.

Participate in training and educational initiatives for correctional staff, helping them recognize signs of mental illness and understand how to appropriately interact with inmates with mental health issues. 

Provide Call-by-Phone coverage as needed, including after-hours psychiatric care for inmates experiencing psychiatric crises or severe distress. 

What we Ask of YOU:

A current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington.

Board Certified preferred; Board Eligible welcomed. Must have completed an accredited Residency in Psychiatry. 

A current, valid DEA Registration, or be willing to obtain Registration. 

At least 3-5 years of clinical practice; plus, 1-2 years in correctional healthcare; clinical rotations in Residency/Fellowships count to satisfy this requirement. 

Experience in diagnosis, treatment planning, and providing healthcare services in a managed care or correctional facility setting is highly preferred. 

Active CPR/BLS certificate required prior to Start Date (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved). 

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey: 

Competitive Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution

Virtual CMEs provided and paid for by the company. 

Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

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EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 
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