Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in NJ

Job description

About the facility

The county jail provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure correctional environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services. The institution operates with modern documentation systems and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure effective treatment delivery for inmates with various mental health conditions.

About the facility location

The region offers diverse recreational opportunities and year-round activities. Residents and visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation, regional attractions, and various entertainment options throughout the area.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for adult male and female inmates in an outpatient county jail setting, seeing approximately 10-15 patients per day. Primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medications for forensic patients requiring mental health treatment. The clinician will work Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule of either 8 AM to 3 PM or 9 AM to 4 PM, totaling 35 hours per week with no call requirements. The position requires maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with correctional staff to ensure coordinated care delivery in the specialized forensic environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-15
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult forensic patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Medication checks determined by provider based on patient needs and treatment protocols
• Initial evaluation time: Initial evaluation time determined by provider based on patient complexity and clinical requirements