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Psychiatrist at Joliet Treatment Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 2848 McDonough St., Joliet, Illinois, 60431, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 7/19/23
Wexford Health Sources, one of the nation's leading innovative correctional health care companies, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Benefits: WE are proud to offer our providers an extremely competitive benefits package including:
Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
Company-paid CME allowance with paid time off to attend
Paid Holidays
Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Dental and Vision Insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Healthcare and dependent care spending account
401(k) retirement saving plans
No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement
No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice
Steady income with no need to look for new patients
Annual review with performance increase

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide onsite psychiatrist assessment, diagnosis and treatment of those inmates referred by the medical or clinical services staff.

Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course.

Screening of inmates prior to community correctional facility placement and evaluation fo inmates for possible transfer to a psychiatric treatment facility.

Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatient Mental Health Unit, to include assessment and diagnostic staffing, treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.

Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred by the Mental Health Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow-up.

Other duties as required and/or assigned.

Environmental Conditions: Standard medical setting in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel.

Licensing: Current State MD/DO license
Certification: BE/BC preferred and a current CPR certification