What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Psychiatrist position at Armor Health?
PRN Psychiatrist | 4 Hours/Week | Flexible Schedule
Blair County Jail | Hollidaysburg, PA
Armor Health is seeking a PRN Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care to patients at Blair County Jail. This is a part-time opportunity requiring approximately 4 hours per week, making it an excellent option for a psychiatrist seeking a flexible clinical commitment.
What You'll Do
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assess patients' mental health and treatment needs.
- Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Manage and monitor psychotropic medications and adjust treatment as clinically indicated.
- Communicate treatment recommendations and medication orders with nursing staff.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical guidance to the healthcare team.
- Participate in case disposition and discharge/follow-up planning.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Evaluate and certify patients for inpatient psychiatric hospitalization or acute psychiatric care when clinically appropriate.
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and documentation as required by the courts.
- Participate in staff education and clinical consultation as appropriate.
What We're Looking For
- M.D. or D.O. licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
- Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- At least one year of clinical experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to quality patient care.
Why Armor Health?
- Flexible schedule with approximately 4 hours of clinical work per week.
- Opportunity to practice psychiatry in a structured correctional healthcare environment.
- Meaningful opportunity to provide care to an underserved population.
- Collaborative healthcare team with nursing and behavioral health support.
Work Location: In person
Schedule: PRN | Approximately 4 hours per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K Plan