Psychiatrist - Correctional Healthcare VCHS Charlotte NC
Overview
Join VitalCore Health Strategies in Charlotte North Carolina for a PRN Psychiatrist role at Mecklenburg County Detention Center. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a respected correctional healthcare organization dedicated to patient care and staff appreciation.
What You'll Do10
- 1Provide onsite psychiatric assessment diagnosis and treatment to inmates referred by medical staff
- 2Create discharge plans ensuring appropriate follow up and support post discharge
- 3Lead clinical direction supervise site staff and conduct regular meetings
- 4Manage medication approvals and monitor treatment plan efficiency
- 5Conduct individual and group therapy sessions as needed
- 6Approve admissions and discharges into Behavioral Health Unit
- 7Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and prepare court testimony
- 8Develop treatment programs collaborate with Behavioral Health Unit staff
- 9Deliver in-service education to site personnel
- 10Attend required training and departmental meetings
Requirements6
- 15+ years building psychiatric care programs with Spark and Airflow
- 2Medical degree and completed psychiatric residency
- 3Current DEA number
- 4North Carolina license
- 5Certified in correctional mental health practices
- 6Proven leadership in high-pressure environments
Salary Insight
$291 - $354k per year
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