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This Job at a GlanceJob Reference Id: ORD-210481-MD-ILTitle: MDDates Needed: As soon as credentialed for 6 monthsShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: OutpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: YesJob Duration: LocumsAbout the FacilityThe correctional facility provides specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, operating with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery.About the Facility LocationThe area offers professional development opportunities for healthcare workers, including continuing education courses that meet state licensing requirements and accreditation standards. Local facilities provide childcare services with recreational amenities for children, and the region maintains access to federal resources and government services through various agencies.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a correctional facility setting, conducting intakes and evaluations for adult male and female inmates across varying acuity and security levels. Primary responsibilities include seeing patients approximately three times per week, completing timely documentation including progress notes and discharge summaries, and performing medication management with appropriate clinical assessments. The clinician will participate in treatment planning meetings, complete individualized treatment plans, and handle crisis evaluations including emergency medication administration and restraint protocols when necessary. The position requires participation in structured treatment processes while maintaining detailed patient records and ensuring compliance with correctional healthcare standards.Additional Job DetailsCase Load/PPD: Variable based on facility volumeSupport Staff: Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative supportPatient Population: AdultsLocation Type: On-SiteGovernment: NoShift Hours: Full time (40 hours)Cases Treated: Adult male and female inmates across varying acuity and security levels requiring psychiatric careAverage Length of Stay: Variable based on patient complexity and treatment needsCensus: Variable based on facility capacityMed Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs with patients seen approximately three times per weekInitial Evaluation Time: Standard psychiatric evaluation ti