Psychiatrist
Updated 11/12/26
$220.00
– $230.00
hourly
60634, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Forensic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
- Not a maximum-security forensic facility; Security is low to medium, with Court monitoring as to court-ordered medications. Psychiatrist required to complete paperwork and testify in court as needed. Required compliance regarding court-ordered metrics.
- Daily Assigned Rotation of admissions per psychiatric providers.
- Individual treatment plans with a Team approach to mental health diagnosis and treatment; even the pharmacist attends the acute care unit meetings for the Acute Care Unit. 24 beds in the unit. (caseload of 12 patients per psychiatrist)
Job Responsibilities
Documentation of reasons for medication changes.
Monthly progress note on patients describing changes in mental status, behavior, and psychopharmacotherapy; documentation daily regarding updates and changes with assigned patients.
Fitness Status (90 days)
Progress during facility stay to justify transfer to less secure facility.
Review of seclusion and restraints at least twice a month
Provide relevant, thorough, and timely psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of patient admission to the facility, 90-day report, fitness reports, NGRI reports before they come due.
Perform unit psychiatric evaluations within one week (when a patient is transferred from another unit)
Attend assigned committee meetings, and when unable to attend due to the assigned schedule, read and review minutes of such meetings once distributed.
Testify in court regarding involuntary commitment, fitness to proceed, involuntary administration of medications, and other issues (as required)
Meet at least monthly with assigned patients to review their prescribed medication, explain reasons, and establish a treatment plan. Take their concerns into consideration.
Demonstrate competency by completing proficiency tests and objectives required by the facility and State licensing boards.
Maintain awareness of the Department and Facility rules, policies, and procedures as required.
Provide leadership in managing and treating the patients assigned to the Physician's care.
Participate in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age/disability specifics competency.
Participate in the peer review program as required.
Qualifications
Current DEA with no restrictions
BE/BC Psychiatry
Working Hours
Skills
Current DEA with no restrictions
BE/BC Psychiatr
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