Location: Old Colony Correctional Center, MA, Bridgewater

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 & Experience:

Our Psychologist provides individual therapy and group psychotherapy. Conducts psychological testing with committed patients and is an active member of the treatment team, providing staff education as needed on psychological issues. Responsible for developing; monitoring and implementing behavioral management plans as well as assigned responsibilities for quality assurance monitoring.

• An MD or DO degree from an accredited university.

• At least one (1) year experience in clinical psychiatry preferred.
• Licensed in the state of practice.
• Board certified or eligible in psychiatry.

Responsibilities:

1. Completes an initial psychiatric assessment within 24 hours of admission. The psychiatrist’s initial assessment includes a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, mental status examination, assessment for movement disorders secondary to psychotropic medications. The psychiatrist initiates treatment with psychotropic medicines and other available modalities.
2. Will review psychotropic medications at a minimum of every 20 days during the first 60 days of admission.
3. Will prescribe psychotropic medications per best practices for presenting symptoms. Indications for medications will be stated clearly in progress notes as well as in the orders. Applicable laboratory studies will be done prior to prescribing certain categories of psychotropic medications. Follows up and monitors tests and consultations, provides education regarding medications and their mental illness to the patients and when applicable, their families. Documents ongoing care and discharge readiness. Conducts daily rounds on the unit.
4. Completes a summary of treatment including a mental status exam before the one-year anniversary of the patient’s admission. Completes all discharge summaries within 30 days of patient’s discharge.
5. Documents completely all services provided in the patient's medical record. Properly documents on patients chart as required applicable Joint Commission and other regulations. Ensures quality and legibility of his/her written orders and progress notes.
6. The above responsibilities are a highlight of responsibilities and not a full list. Other responsibilities may be performed as assigned.

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:

Outside historic Boston MA, this community of 26k is only about 30 miles south from the hustle and bustle of downtown historic Boston culture, theater and entertainment on your relaxing weekends to enjoy, or 35 miles from Providence Rhode Island to take in Gallery Night Tours, museums and trolley ride. Easy access Interstates and commuter railways to ease your daily commute. Cost of living is more affordable with good schools if you are relocating to the area.

Application Instructions:

To apply directly and to learn more about this great opportunity, please contact Irene Abrams-Beaver at [Register to View] or submit your confidential resume to [Register to View]