Psychiatrist Needed Near San Benito TX
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary
$225.00
– $235.00
• hourly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/10/24
Annashae is looking for a full time Psychiatrist in the San Benito area. This part time position requires 24 hours of onsite work weekly and pays very well - $270K annually and we will provide your malpractice insr. Weekly case load is 30 pts. Reach out so we can see if this lines up with your career goals. Hope you have a great fall.
Rocco Lombardi
Annashae [Register to View]
Job Responsibilities
* After initial mental health status has been completed by jail health staff, contracted will evaluate the mental health of inmates who are suspect of having behavior indicative of mental illness.
* Evaluation and treatment of alcohol and drug abusers.
* Evaluate inmate’s mental ability prior to segregation status and report to Medical Director and Sheriff.
* Establish policy and procedures for care of inmates with “special mental health needs”.
* Develop individual treatment plans for inmates with special mental health needs, with alcohol or drug abuse history, with history of suicide attempts, or other psychological issues that are determined to be in need of individual care or crises intervention.
* Must follow County Sheriff’s Department Medication Formulary.
* Train jail staff and jail health staff on verbal and non-verbal cures of suicide attempts.
* Submit monthly reports to health administrator to include, but not be limited to, the following: • number of patients referred for evaluation • number of patients requiring further evaluation • types of evaluations performed • number of treatment plans (and specific issues) • number of patients evaluated for sexual assault • number of suicide attempts; number of inmates who attempted suicide who are under mental health care.
Qualifications
2. licensed to practice by State of Texas Board of Psychiatry
3. experience working with incarcerated clients
4. maintain liability insurance
5. have backup coverage
6. twenty-four (24) hour coverage via beeper