Company Introduction:

With over 11,000 employees and approximately 500 facilities, CCS provides comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities around the U.S.

The one thing that comes to mind when you meet or work with people from CCS is that this group “has a good heart and is focused on doing the right things.” You can be proud to work for and with the team at CCS. Our clients know we are accountable and reliable. Our people can count on being treated fairly. Our patients receive the treatment they need and the respect they deserve. Safety is our first priority at CCS to our providers and patients. Per the Chief Psychiatric Officer on staff "We provide more safety and security than most facilities" "It’s an institutional environment that is more isolated with officers, nurses and staff that is better secure for our providers and patients than other facilities".
When new team members join CCS, they are going to experience a new level of orientation. CCS understands maintaining our competitive advantage in the marketplace means we must effectively engage and retain our people. Critical to the future success of any new employee is her or his initial experience with the organization.

CCRS has more than 15 years’ experience operating state psychiatric hospitals that serve both forensic and civil populations. This includes the current management of 7 residential treatment centers in Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Texas. Through these centers, CCRS currently serves approximately 2,000 patients.

With over 2,300 skilled professionals, CCRS continues to grow by providing clients with services that meet or exceed performance requirements and standards of care. In addition to serving patients with mental illness, CCRS also assists those individuals who suffer a co-existing alcohol or drug addiction. . CCS has adhered to a cultural philosophy we call 5-H. Hunger to teach & grow in a supported environment, Honesty , Hardworking, Humility to those we serve and support & Humor with a positive & passionate attitude.

Qualifications: Education & Licensing:

An MD degree from an accredited university program. Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.

At least one (1) year experience practicing in clinical psychiatry.

Responsibilities:

Completes an initial psychiatric assessment within 24 hours of admission. Completes a treatment plan within deadlines. Develops, reviews, and updates individualized treatment and discharge plans in conjunction with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Treatment includes prescription of psychotropic drugs in accordance, when applicable, with practice guidelines as well as the use of other modalities. Follows up and monitors laboratory tests and consultations, provides education and diagnosis to the residents. Documents ongoing care and discharge readiness. Conducts daily rounds on the unit.

Completes a summary of treatment including a mental status exam before the one-year anniversary of the admission, if applicable. Completes all discharge summaries in a timely manner.

Documents completely all services provided in the medical record. Properly documents on resident’s chart as required by policy and regulations. Ensures quality and legibility of his/her written orders and progress notes.

Supervises the overall medical care received by the residents, reviews and oversees the treatment plan, leadership on the multi-disciplinary team, supervision of appropriate staff and students, and clinical oversight of unit activities.

Conducts admission evaluation of all residents admitted to the unit including psychiatric interviews, review of referral materials and request additional data as indicated. The psychiatrist’s initial assessment includes a psychiatric evaluation, mental status examination, assessment for movement disorders and formulation of the residents’ capacity to consent. The psychiatrist initiates treatment with psychotropic medicines and other available modalities in accordance with facility policy.

CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Benefits:

Robust list of benefits are offered to CSS employees. Three medical plan with FSA, 2 dental plans, and Vision coverage. Life, Disability and supplemental insurances offered, PTO, and a 401K with employer match. Tuition reimbursement or college savings programs for those seeking to expand their education.

Location:

This CA community of 365k in population, strong in natural gas, agriculture and oil production. 100 miles north from the hustle and bustle of downtown Los Angeles off of Interstate 5 and Route 99 and south of Fresno 100 miles. Sacramento State Capital is 300 miles SE of Bakersfield for weekend exploring. Parks, mountains, rivers, National forests, horse shows, festivals, car racing, theater, and music for your relaxing weekends to enjoy. Cost of living is more affordable with loads of rentals in the city along with good schools if you are relocating to the area. Home to Cal State for public college university, not far from the beaches to relax over the weekend near Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo at Avila, Pismo and Morro Bay a car ride away.

Application Instructions:

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