Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center
Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center
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Summary
The University of New Mexico Department of Psychiatry is seeking a PRN staff physician to serve as an MDC Site Psychiatrist. Psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric assessment diagnosis and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history diagnosis and treatment course. Staff Psychiatrist will report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.
Minimum Job Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
- Graduate of an accredited medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.
- Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment.
- Current DEA registration.
- Preferably board certified or board eligible to practice psychiatry and has administrative experience in corrections medicine.
- Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement
- Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
- Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Psychiatrist:
- Provide onsite psychiatric assessment diagnosis and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history diagnosis and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.
- Where applicable provide psychiatric services for inpatients assessment and diagnosis staffing treatment planning and regular review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to Healthcare Unit. Provide psychiatric services for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow up.
- Where applicable provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed.
- Where applicable act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit.
- Duties include regular staffing and contact with Mental Health Unit staff and supervisor discussion of problem cases follow up and monitoring of medication and general psychiatric input.
- Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
- Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit. Approve sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.
- Provide inservice education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
- Be available on a scheduled basis for the oncall needs of the Mental Health Unit.
- Participate in Treatment Audit Committee.
- Attend meetings as directed by or jail administration.
Physical Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
Employees must be able to perform the following:
- Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Required to kneel stoop crouch and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; to include walking up and down flights of stairs.
- Must have and maintain sufficient strength agility and endurance to perform during stressful (physical mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job.
- Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.
About UNM Medical Group Inc.
Since our creation in 2007 our dynamic organization has continued to grow and form strong partnerships within the UNM Health system. We ASPIRE to incorporate the following values into all aspects of our culture and work: we always demonstrate an Attitude of Service with Positivity Integrity and Respect as we strive for Excellence.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commitment:
We are dedicated to embracing and promoting diversity while fostering wellbeing across New Mexico through cultural humility and respect for everyone.
Apply TODAY to our Psychiatrist opportunity with the UNM Medical Group Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly! Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background your interest in correctional medicine and alignment with the mission of the UNM School of Medicine. Attach a copy of your CV.
Employment Type
Full Time
