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VitalCore Health Strategies

Psychiatrist

VitalCore Health Strategies, Racine, Wisconsin, United States, 53404

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Overview

Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has openings for a PRN

Psychiatrist

at Racine County Jail in Racine, Wisconsin. Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At

VitalCore

we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. PSYCHIATRIST BENEFITS PACKAGE: Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO Annual Incentive Bonus Position Summary

The Chief Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients, and offers psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and treatment. The Chief Psychiatrist provides clinical direction, general supervision, and training to site staff, and has other managerial responsibilities. They approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of all treatment plans. The Chief Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to ensure appropriate follow-up and support after discharge from the facility. Essential Functions

Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates referred by medical and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned, where applicable. Provide psychiatric services for inmates referred to the Healthcare Unit for those in the general population who need regular psychiatric/behavioral health follow-up, where applicable. Provide psychiatric services for inmates who need to be transferred to Behavioral Health facilities, including work-up and any court hearing testimony needed, where applicable. Act as regular Psychiatrist and participate in treatment programming and planning for the Behavioral Health Unit (if applicable). Behavioral Health Unit duties include regular staffing and contact with BHU staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow-up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input (where applicable). Provide medication management to all admitted inmates. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate. Approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans. Approve all admissions and discharges into the Behavioral Health Unit, if applicable. Provide in-service education to site staff as needed. Attend training and meetings as required. Minimum Requirements

Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin. Current DEA number. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. Keywords: Psychiatrist, Corrections, Behavioral Health

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