Summary
The 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. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis, and treatment course. The Staff Psychiatrist will report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.
Minimum Job Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
- 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.
- Preferably board certified or board eligible to practice psychiatry and has administrative experience in corrections medicine.
- 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.
Duties and Responsibilities of a Psychiatrist:
- Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or 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 jail administration.
Physical Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
Employees must be able to perform the following:
- Required to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Required to kneel, stoop, crouch, and/or crawl occasionally. Frequent walking throughout site; to include walking up and down flights of stairs.
- Must have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job.
- Occasional running when responding to emergencies; must be able to perform BLS.
About UNM Medical Group, Inc.
UNM Medical Group, Inc. (UNMMG) is the practice plan organization for physicians and other medical providers associated with the UNM Health Sciences Center. UNMMG is a New Mexico non-profit corporation and is an equal opportunity employer. UNMMG strives to mitigate health disparities brought about by technology; we aim to reach underrepresented populations, making healthcare more equitable and accessible for all of the people in New Mexico; we have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Benefits:
UNMMG offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off plan and 403b retirement for benefits eligible employees.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:
We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity and to foster health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.
Apply TODAY to our Psychiatrist opportunity with the UNM Medical Group, Inc. and our Recruiter will contact you shortly! Please include a cover letter which describes your educational and professional background, your interest in correctional medicine, and alignment with the mission of the UNM School of Medicine. Attach a copy of your CV.
