MDstaffers is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist in Wasco, CA. For more information, please apply or call (866) 90-STAFF.

Job Description

The primary focus of the Psychiatrist is to provide direct patient psychiatric services to mentally ill inmates/wards under the direction of the Chief Psychiatrist.

Details:

• Full-time or part-time
• Locum position
• Meet with mentally ill patient-inmates for crisis intervention, face-to-face interviews, etc.
• Conduct evaluations including criminal, psychiatric, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate’s current needs
• Conduct clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical reviews, protocols, pertinent date reviews, and proper documentation
• Monitor patient progress using SOAPE formatted progress notes
• Identify the relevant signs and symptoms of medical/psychological disorders
• Examine prior mental health records, probation reports, court records, and other available documents
• Consult with supervising psychiatrist with complex or serious cases
• Provide medication as deemed appropriate for treatment
• Interpret lab results
• Work in consult with primary care medicine

Benefits

We are proud to offer you a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Generous hourly rate
• Weekly Pay
• Malpractice coverage

Qualifications

• Valid California medical license
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Minimum of twelve consecutive months of experience within the last three years
• Active, unrestricted DEA
• Current BLS

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