Pediatric Psychiatrist jobs in Richmond, VA

Description

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities. 

We are hiring for the following:

Position:    Psychiatrist

Location:  Richmond City Justice Center

Pay Rate:  $175/hr

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage the daily operations of the prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population
• Assess patients’ mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis, direct the formulation of treatment plans; monitor patients’ progress and modify treatment plans as indicated
• Communicate medical orders to the nursing staff
• Participate in case disposition and follow-up planning; provide medical case supervision and consultation
• Maintain records and provide documentation associated with services delivered
• Certify a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate
• Provide evaluations as required by the courts
• Serve on committees as appropriate and conduct staff in-service training
• Respond to requests from security staff as well as MEDIKO staff in accordance with MEDIKO and facility guidelines to include following the rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered state/commonwealth certified medical license
• Must have a valid and unrestricted DEA and NPI number
• One (1) year of Clinical experience required
• Board certified or board eligible
• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)
• Proof of COVID Vaccination

Benefits

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family
• Employer-paid Life insurance policy/AD&D, long-term disability and short-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan
• CEUs paid for by MEDIKO
• Generous paid time off including 10 Holidays
• Participation in the MEDIKO retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com  to learn more about opportunities with us!

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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