Psychiatrist Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

About MindCare Solutions MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings, and various other clinical environments.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers.

Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Correctional Psychiatrist MindCare Solutions is a leader in comprehensive mental health solutions across various settings: clinician-owned and operated.

We are seeking a Correctional Psychiatrist to manage the operation and provide overall direction and leadership for mental health services in the facility.

This position has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for inmates/residents.

Schedule:

F/T, P/T, PRN, or 1099

Position Summary:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed. Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting. Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in developing statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents. Maintain up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to verify that all services provided are documented; review the status of inmates/residents to ensure completion of treatment and therapeutic programs. Review, process, and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under your care. Read, analyze, comprehend, and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including processing medical instructions, commitment orders, summons, and other legal writs. Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care. Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management. Comply with applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards, and/or contracts.

Qualifications:

Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry. Active and unrestricted license in the state for psychiatrists in corrections. Maintain an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Excellent skills in diagnostic assessment and counseling. Sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr