Psychiatrist
Company: Core Civic
Location: Cubero
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
*30 hours per week* $275,000 - $350,000 per year At -CoreCivic,
we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is
currently seeking - Psychiatrist - who have a passion for providing
the highest quality care in an institutional setting. The
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.
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. Report to assigned
facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care and
associated clinical duties. Participate in civil commitment
proceedings. Assess and provide a DSM diagnosis as appropriate.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications. Provide a variety
of professional services to include counseling, disease process and
- central, ordering necessary lab work and reviewing results.
Supervise and provide mentorship to other facility based mental
health staff. Assess the needs of mental health services, collect
and maintain statistics and data and - prepare necessary reports
pertaining to mental health services. Evaluate and recommend
methods of improving operational efficiency and cost -
effectiveness of mental health related services. Accept on call
status. Provide direct casework services and individual, group and
family counseling to - inmates/residents and their families. Assist
in developing and implementing treatment and therapeutic programs
for assigned inmates/residents; assist inmates/residents to
understand and overcome social and emotional problems. Prepare
progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge
plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and
medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned
inmates/residents. Serve as mental health staff liaison in group
counseling, volunteer activities and other - events designed to
promote mental health services to inmates/residents. Assist in
supervision of inmates/residents, both within the facility and
while in - community activities; promote positive community
relations and utilize community - services, as needed. Maintain and
monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit
files to - determine that all services provided are documented;
review status of inmates/residents to verify that all treatment and
therapeutic programs are completed. Assist in coordinating
professional services provided by contract personnel, if
applicable, and provide for that their needs to be addressed.
Prepare and maintain a variety of standard narrative, statistical,
summary and/or - operational records, reports and logs, using
appropriate grammar, to include filing, - alphabetizing and
labeling; review reports and records produced by staff. Properly -
process all reports and documents in a timely manner. Attend
scheduled staff meetings, group meetings and other staff and group
activities - essential for effective program and service delivery
and to promote communications and the proper flow of relevant
information between administration, staff and - inmates/residents.
Utilize established corporate, facility and correctional policies
and procedures in making decisions, but perform with a high degree
of independence and professional administrative skill and use sound
independent judgment in meeting the responsibilities and performing
the duties of the position. Review, process and respond (via
corporate counsel) to lawsuits; attend court hearings, when
necessary. Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical
procedures or governmental - regulations, legal and non-legal
documents, including the processing of such documents as medical
instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff,
inmates/residents, - visitors and the general public, particularly
in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, - understanding, fairness,
firmness and good judgment. This includes giving information,
instructions and directions; mediating disputes; advising of rights
and processes; and providing reliable testimony, in court and other
formal settings. Maintain equipment and supplies as required, order
replacement items in a timely manner via the purchase order system.
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile
views and opinions of inmates/residents and others, e.g. visitors
and family members, encountered in an - antagonistic environment.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to
include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically
removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and
evacuating people from confined areas. Take appropriate action to
prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations. Experience
exposure to body fluids, wastes and experience encounter with
deceased or contagious persons. Endeavor to comply with the
requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, - procedures,
policies, standards and/or contract. Be aware that verbal abuse may
be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates/residents
and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. Establish
and maintain effective working relations with others and handle
difficult - interpersonal contacts. Define problems, collect data,
establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Participate in
in-service and other training programs as required. Report to
assigned facility at designated hour to provide direct patient care
and associated clinical duties. May be assigned the duties of any
position in an emergency situation. Remain alert at all times and
react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergency and other high
stress situations. Qualifications: - Graduate from an accredited
college or university with an advanced degree in psychology, or an
appropriate degree in a related clinical area and appropriate
certification or license (or meet educational requirements for
licensing in the state of employment, if greater). Five years
clinical experience, which includes two years in a comparable
position. - A valid driver's license is required. - Minimum age
requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a
Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: Core Civic, Rio Rancho , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Cubero, New Mexico
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