Forensic Psychiatrist

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Forensic Psychiatrist Specifics

• Psychiatrist positions
• Correctional facility
• On-site; no Tele-psych
• Inpatient care
• Renewable assignments
• Up to 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• No weekends
• No On-call
• Training on facility software will be provided

Forensic Psychiatrist Description of Work

• The patient population is primarily adults with a variety of mental and/or physical health problems
• May provide ongoing educational/therapeutic groups for such areas as anger control, assertiveness, and problem-solving
• Prepare an initial assessment to include the problem, any history of substance abuse, diagnosis, and development of a formal treatment plan
• Significant documentation of activities will be required in medical records
• Serve as a resource for other staff providing services to patients
• Other duties as assigned

Forensic Psychiatrist Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine degree, residency in psychiatry
• Active/Clear medical license valid in North Carolina
• Active/Clear certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Active/Clear DEA
• Active/Clear BLS (American Heart Association)
• Active/Clear ACLS (American Heart Association)
• American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) board certification is preferred
• Must be willing to travel to various locations on an as-needed basis
• Successful completion of screening/application requirements (e.g., competency testing, drug screening, background check)

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Weekly payroll
• Direct deposit
• Referral Program
• Notification of Expiring Documents
• Earned Vacation
• Matching 3% Retirement Plan (Simple IRA)
• Medical Insurance (several plans to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance