| PSYCHIATRIST |
Job Code: 4078
Pay Grade: 053
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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Responsible for providing quality care to the inmates at the Orange County Jail who are under the care of mental health services. The position will also provide oversight (in conjunction with the medical providers) of mental health inmates who may display medical problems causing or contributing to mental health symptoms.
Work is performed with independence under the general supervision of the Medical Director and the Healthcare Administrator.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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Performs psychiatric assessments, evaluations and treatments.
- Conducts daily psychiatric sick call.
- Orders, reviews, and responds to all lab work and testing associated with psychotropic medication administration.
- Monitors and effectively treats side effect issues related to psychotropic medication. Assist in identifying and responding appropriately to inmate problems related to alcohol/drug abuse or withdrawal/dependence.
- Provides educational presentations to Corrections Health Services staff regarding psychotropic medications, and other related areas.
- Assists in the division's effort to ensure that all aspects of the mental health delivery system are consistent with ACA, NCCHC, FMJS and other applicable standards.
- Assists with the division's effort to provide quality psychiatric care in a cost-effective manner consistent with budgetary and logistical considerations.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Graduation from a school of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
Must possess a current license to practice medicine in the State of Florida and completed residency training in Psychiatry from an approved training program through the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Currently Board Certified in Psychiatry through an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) approved Board, or must be eligible to sit for the Boards. Board Certification must be obtained within 5 years of completion of residency.
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| Preferences |
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Previous Correctional Experience
Computer Knowledge to include experience using Microsoft Office software
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