Psychiatrist Job at Mediko in Harrisburg, PA

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Position: Psychiatrist (General/Adult training required; Forensic training helpful)

Schedule: Part Time, 18 hours per week; flexibility on scheduling. Sorry! Telepsych is  not available for this position.

Location: Dauphin County Prison, Harrisburg, PA

Responsibilities:

• Comprehensive Psychiatric Care: Provide high-quality, evidence-based Psychiatric care, including evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment of mental health disorders.

• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans. Ensure treatment plans are in line with best practices and updated based on ongoing evaluations.

• Medication Management: Prescribe/order, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications in treatment plans. Conduct regular medication reviews to assess efficacy, side effects, and patient compliance.
  

• Crisis Intervention: Provide Psychiatric crisis intervention for patients experiencing acute mental health episodes or emotional distress. Ensure timely and effective treatment to manage self-harm risks, suicidal ideation, and aggressive behaviors.

• Therapeutic Interventions: Offer individual and group psychotherapy sessions, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), or other psychotherapeutic techniques to address a range of psychological concerns.

• Collaboration with Healthcare Team: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including primary care physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and correctional staff, to ensure coordinated care for patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

• Behavioral Health Support: Provide mental health education to patients, correctional staff, and other medical personnel, to help improve their understanding of Psychiatric disorders and treatment.

• Documentation: document Psychiatric assessments and evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, medication management, and any changes in patient conditions promptly and properly.

• Mental Health Support for Special Populations: Provide specialized care to patients with mental health conditions, including those with dual-diagnosis, TBI, or histories of abuse. Address the mental health needs of high-risk or vulnerable populations such as those in segregation or those with suicidal ideation.

• Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct regular risk assessments for suicidal ideation, violent behavior, and other potential threats to inmate or staff safety. Make recommendations for safety protocols and initiate involuntary treatment as necessary.

• Compliance with Legal and Ethical Standards: Uphold the highest standards of Psychiatry practice, including compliance with informed consent for treatment, respecting patient confidentiality, and adhering to ethical guidelines set forth by Psychiatry governing bodies.

• Psychiatric Consultation: Provide expert Psychiatric consultation to other healthcare professionals regarding mental health management and behavioral issues within the facility.

• Quality Improvement and Compliance: Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) efforts, including audits, reviews, and feedback to improve patient care and ensure compliance with mental health laws, regulations, and facility standards.

• Supervision and Mentorship: Provide supervision and guidance to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) where applicable, and Behavioral Health professionals, to ensure high-quality care and promote professional development.

• Training and Education: Participate in training and educational initiatives for correctional staff, helping them recognize signs of mental illness and understand how to appropriately interact with patients who have mental health issues.

• On-Call and After-Hours Care: Provide Call-by-Phone coverage, including after-hours Psychiatric care for inmates experiencing Psychiatric crises.

• Staff and Inmate Safety: Collaborate with correctional officers and facility leadership to ensure Psychiatric services are provided in a safe and secure environment that respects facility protocols and ensures the well-being of both staff and patients.
  

Qualifications

• Active and unencumbered license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

• Must hold (or be willing to obtain) DEA Registration and a state Controlled Substance Registration (if required) 

• One (1) year of clinical experience required which may include post-graduate training (Psychiatrists in Residency or Fellowship at programs that permit "moonlighting" are warmly welcomed)

• Board Eligible in General Psychiatry required; Board Certified highly preferred. Training in Forensic Psychiatry is very helpful.

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