Psychiatrist Part Time

MEDIKO: Mission driven & committed to delivering high-quality medical care to the communities we serve.

Our dedicated Healthcare Professionals find meaning, support and new opportunities to learn and grow their skills every day. It's what sets us apart from other healthcare companies and drives our success in correctional healthcare.

If you are just finishing Residency, or bring years of experience to your new position at MEDIKO, you will benefit from our competitive compensation, commitment to safety and exposure to the diverse healthcare needs of the clients we serve.

For a role that will enrich your career and make a real impact to your community, APPLY TODAY to start the conversation!

The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive mental health care to patients in a correctional setting, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for individuals with mental health disorders. This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure integrated, evidence-based care. The Psychiatrist will also maintain accurate medical records, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and support the overall mental health program within the facility.

This position is On-site, Part Time, 24 hours per week

How YOU can Make an Impact:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to those with disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and others.

• Develop individualized treatment plans, based on patients' unique needs. Update treatment plans based on ongoing evaluations.

• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications as part of treatment plans. Conduct regular reviews to assess treatment plans.

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations to diagnose mental health conditions and determine the appropriate course of treatment.

• Provide psychiatric crisis intervention for inmates experiencing acute mental health episodes or emotional distress.

• Offer individual and group psychotherapy sessions.

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

• Provide mental health education to inmates, correctional staff, and other personnel, to help reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.

• Document promptly and properly.

• Conduct regular risk assessments for suicidal ideation, violent behavior, and other potential harm.

• Ensure informed consent for treatment and patient confidentiality, and adhere to ethical guidelines set forth by psychiatric governing bodies.

• Provide expert psychiatric consultation to other healthcare providers and correctional staff as appropriate.

• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts to improve patient care.

• Provide supervision and guidance to psychiatric nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and other behavioral health staff.

• Conduct training for correctional staff to help recognize signs of mental illness and how to interact with inmates with mental health issues.

• Provide on-call services as needed, including after-hours psychiatric care for inmates experiencing psychiatric crises or severe distress.

• Collaborate with correctional officers and facility leadership to ensure psychiatric services are provided in a safe and secure environment.

What we Ask of YOU:

• A current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Successful completion of Residency in Psychiatry.

• Must hold--or be willing to obtain--a current, valid DEA Registration.

• Board Certification in Psychiatry is preferred; training or experience in Forensic Psychiatry is helpful.

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required prior to start date (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved).

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Wellness program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Virtual Continuing Education provided and paid for by the company

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.