Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center
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. Responsibilities include providing 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, including written summaries of history, diagnosis, and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.
- Provide psychiatric services for inpatients, staffing treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned, including those in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow-up.
- Provide psychiatric services for inmates needing transfer to Mental Health facilities, including work up and court hearing testimony as needed.
- Act as regular psychiatrist and participate in treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit.
- 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 and individual and/or group therapy as appropriate.
- Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit and monitor treatment plans.
- Provide in-service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
- Be available on a scheduled basis for on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
- Participate in Treatment Audit Committee and attend meetings as directed by jail administration.
Physical Requirements of a Psychiatrist:
- Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects including the human body.
- Kneeling, stooping, crouching, and/or crawling occasionally required; frequent walking throughout the site, including 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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment:
We 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.
Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug and alcohol-free employer.
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