Psychologist-Competency Restoration Program Director

Job Summary:

A forensic psychiatrist is responsible for assessing the mental health, emotional, and behavioral factors relevant to legal cases. This position may provide expert opinions, consultation, and testimony in court proceedings to help inform legal decisions. They will provide diagnostic evaluation and treatment to patients in the Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)/Competency Restoration Program (CRP) and provide consultation, clinical direction, general supervision, and training to the Unit/Program staff.

Job Duties:

1. Provide onsite treatment for competency/restoration forensic patients; conduct clinical assessments; prescribe medication; handle medical emergencies as needed.

2. Develop treatment plans and transition planning; develop after-discharge care plans. Facilitate transition planning/Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting with receiving treatment unit.

3. Participate in competency evaluations and court testimony as needed; and prepare and submit case reports or summaries to government or mental health agencies.

4. Provide medication management to all patients admitted to the BHU/CRP.

5. Consult with legal professionals to provide expert insights and guidance on mental health-related aspects of cases.

6. Approve all admissions and discharges into the BHU/CRP. Approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans.

7. Provide in-service education to the BHU/CRP staff as needed.

8. Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the BHU/CRP staff/

9. Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement audits and initiatives.

10. Develop risk assessments and provide recommendations on the release

11. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment programs for incarcerated individuals.

12. Advise correctional facilities on mental health policies and procedures.

13. Participate in all Multi-Disciplinary Treatment team meetings with patients held on a weekly basis for the BHU/CRP.

14. Participate in BHU/CRP specific team meetings and Behavioral Health meetings.

15. Participate in weekly clinical meeting with stakeholders.

16. Facilitate screening of patients for appropriateness for entry into the BHU and/or CRP treatment outside of the BHU.

17. Facilitate screening of patients for readiness for re-evaluation of competency.

18. Provide relevant training to staff on identified topics relevant to the treatment of forensic patients within a correctional setting.

19. Assist in treatment outcome monitoring through the participation and oversight of data collection

20. Participate in the development of the BHU/CRP Operations Manual.

21. Conduct weekly rounds on the patients in the BHU/CRP.

22. Participate in the quality assurance process by reviewing documentation and treatment plans for patients in the BHU/CRP.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency.

2. Corrections experience preferred.

3. Must be licensed to practice in the applicable state and certified by the Office of Mental Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit. Current DEA number.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Correctional officers provide security; however, some degree of risk of verbal and physical assault from inmates exists. As in any healthcare setting, employees may be exposed to communicable and/or infectious diseases. Inside work with periodic traveling (inter and intra state) to other locations with exposure to weather, temperature extremes and hazardous road conditions. Frequent standing and walking while presenting or performing job duties. Adheres to site/contract specific on-call requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must be able to perform the following:

1. Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.

2. Required to kneel, stoop, crouch and/or crawl occasionally.

3. Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising your health and well- being or that of your fellow employees or that of inmates.

4. Long periods sitting, typing, and reading from a computer screen may be required.

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Pay: $145,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $145,000 - $165,000