Forensic Psychiatrist | Warm Springs, Montana | $360,000 Annually
Updated 11/10/26
$360,000
– $360,000
yearly
Montana, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Forensic Psychiatrist | Warm Springs, Montana | $360,000 Annually
Location: Warm Springs, Montana
Position: Forensic Psychiatrist
Employment: Full-Time, W-2
Compensation: $360,000 Annually
Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a Forensic Psychiatrist for a full-time opportunity with an established inpatient behavioral health program in Warm Springs, Montana.
This position offers the opportunity to work with a complex adult psychiatric and forensic population in a structured inpatient environment. The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
The role also includes forensic psychiatric evaluations, psychiatric-legal documentation, and medical oversight related to patient admission, treatment, transfer, and discharge.
Patient Population & Clinical Environment
- 53-bed forensic program
- Adult psychiatric and forensic patient population
- Combination of general psychiatric and more complex forensic cases
- Typical initial length of stay of approximately 60-90 days
- Approximately 1-5 admissions per week
- Approximately 1-5 discharges per week
- Patients generally seen weekly during the first eight weeks and monthly thereafter, based on clinical need
- Forensic evaluations and psychiatric-legal reports are part of the position
- Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
- Diagnose and treat adult psychiatric disorders.
- Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications.
- Provide psychotherapy and other psychiatric interventions when clinically appropriate.
- Evaluate psychiatric patients for medical concerns and coordinate additional medical care when necessary.
- Collaborate with nursing, psychology, therapy, social services, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide medical oversight related to admissions, transfers, conditional releases, and discharges.
- Complete mental status examinations, diagnoses, treatment orders, treatment plans, and required clinical documentation.
- Conduct forensic psychiatric evaluations and prepare required psychiatric-legal reports.
- Coordinate referrals to physicians, psychologists, substance-use treatment professionals, social services, and other community resources.
- Participate in medical staff activities, clinical committees, continuing education, and staff training.
- Maintain timely documentation in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree.
- Completion of an appropriate psychiatry residency program.
- Experience evaluating and treating adult psychiatric disorders.
- Strong understanding of psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology.
- Ability to assess and manage complex psychiatric and medical presentations.
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a structured inpatient and forensic environment.
- Must hold or be eligible to obtain the appropriate medical licensure required for practice in Montana.
Compensation & Benefits
- $360,000 annual compensation
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- W-2 employment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Retirement plan with competitive company match
- Annual bonus opportunities
- PTO accrual
- CME accrual
- Stable full-time employment
- Opportunity to work with a specialized forensic psychiatric population
The Area
Warm Springs is located in southwest Montana near several established communities and provides access to some of the state's most impressive outdoor recreation.
The surrounding region offers fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, scenic drives, lakes, rivers, state parks, and year-round outdoor activities. It is an excellent location for physicians who enjoy Montana's open spaces and outdoor lifestyle while pursuing a specialized career in forensic psychiatry.
Interested?
If you are a psychiatrist looking for a rewarding opportunity that combines forensic psychiatry, complex inpatient care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and excellent compensation, we would like to speak with you.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment for adults with complex psychiatric and forensic needs.
Serve as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and provide psychiatric leadership regarding patient care.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, including ongoing assessment of effectiveness, side effects, and necessary adjustments.
Conduct mental status examinations, risk assessments, and other psychiatric evaluations.
Complete forensic and psychiatric-legal evaluations and prepare required reports and documentation.
Provide psychotherapy and other psychiatric interventions when clinically appropriate.
Evaluate patients for medical concerns and coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists as needed.
Make clinical recommendations regarding admissions, transfers, continued treatment, conditional release, and discharge.
Complete admission evaluations and required documentation within established clinical timelines.
Maintain accurate and timely medical records, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge documentation, and psychiatric-legal reports.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, therapists, substance-use professionals, and other members of the treatment team.
Coordinate referrals to appropriate medical, psychiatric, psychological, substance-use, and community resources.
Participate in treatment-team meetings, medical staff activities, peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and assigned committees.
Provide consultation and clinical guidance to other healthcare professionals as needed.
Participate in continuing education, staff training, and clinical program development.
Maintain compliance with applicable professional standards, policies, and state and federal healthcare requirements.
Provide coverage throughout the inpatient program as needed and maintain flexibility to support patient-care needs.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred.
Experience evaluating, diagnosing, and treating adults with psychiatric disorders.
Experience with forensic, inpatient, or complex psychiatric populations preferred.
Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and medication management.
Ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, risk assessments, and treatment planning.
Comfortable completing psychiatric-legal evaluations and required clinical documentation.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must hold an active, unrestricted medical license or be eligible to obtain the required Montana medical license within 12 months of starting the position.
Must meet applicable credentialing and medical staff requirements.
Working Hours
40 hours per week
Schedule flexibility may be required to ensure appropriate patient coverage and continuity of care.
Primarily onsite within an inpatient forensic psychiatric setting.
Skills
Comprehensive psychiatric assessment and diagnosis
Psychopharmacology and medication management
Forensic and psychiatric-legal evaluations
Suicide, violence, and behavioral risk assessment
Treatment planning and ongoing psychiatric management
Management of complex and high-acuity psychiatric patients
Crisis assessment and intervention
Inpatient psychiatric care
Medical and psychiatric differential diagnosis
Multidisciplinary treatment-team collaboration
Admission, transfer, and discharge planning
Clinical documentation and psychiatric-legal reporting
Patient and family education
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making
Effective communication with physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, therapists, and attorneys
Ability to work effectively in a structured, team-oriented clinical environment
Knowledge of applicable medical, ethical, and regulatory standards
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