UNM Medical Group, Inc. ยท 4 months ago
Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe University of New Mexico, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time staff physician to serve as an MDC Site Psychiatrist. The psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or clinical services staff, and will report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff
Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement
Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment and diagnosis, staffing treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned
Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to Healthcare Unit
Provide psychiatric services for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow up
Where applicable, provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities. Services to include work up and any court hearing testimony needed
Where applicable, act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit
Duties include regular staffing and contact with Mental Health Unit staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input
Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit. Provide individual and/or group therapy as appropriate
Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit. Approve, sign and monitor the implementation and efficiency of treatment plans
Provide in-service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed
Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit
Participate in Treatment Audit Committee
Attend meetings as directed by or jail administration
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited medical school and have completed an appropriate psychiatric residency
Fully licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
Current DEA registration
Subject to initial and ongoing security clearance requirement
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine
Preferred
Preferably board certified or board eligible to practice psychiatry and has administrative experience in corrections medicine
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package (for 0.5FTE or greater).
Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.
Company
UNM Medical Group, Inc.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. is a leading healthcare provider in the state of New Mexico.
Founded in 2007
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jared Udall
Chief Financial Officer
Jill C. Klar
Chief Operating Officer
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