About MindCare Solutions MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.
We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Remote Correctional Psychiatrist
MindCare Solutions, is a leader in comprehensive mental health solutions in various settings: clinician owned and operated. We are seeking a Correctional Psychiatristto manage 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.
Compensation: up to $195
Location: telehealth - CA licensed
Schedule: F/T (dayshift)
Position Summary:
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed
Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
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.
Correctional Psychiatrist will maintain up to date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care
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.
Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care
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.
Correctional Psychiatrist will work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care
Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management
Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
Qualifications:
Psychiatrist - Corrections is required to have an active and unrestricted license in the state of CA and/or TX
Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry
Psychiatrist with active CA and/or TX DEA required
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background checks and credentialing. This may include screening in accordance with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) standards, as applicable.
Have excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling
This position requires sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence
Valid Driver's License is required
Benefits contingent on W2 Employment:
Clinician-first mentality
Competitive Salary
Malpractice Coverage
Full Health & Wellness Benefits
HSA/FSA
401k with 4% match
Disability
Life/AD&D
Positive/Motivated Culture
Company-Paid Holidays
Flextime
PTO
