Psychiatrist

The IHSC mission is comprehensive and the unique detention environment requires a broad clinical background. The core scope of practice includes but is not limited to: evaluation, formulation of diagnoses, and treatment of psychiatric and mental health care needs,

including family units; urgent and emergency mental health care, public health management,case management, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and gender specific care, including transgender care and management of mental health care during pregnancy. All

health care provided to ICE detainees is governed by IHSC policy and established detention standards.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree issuing institution and or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

1.Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States or;2. Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided

education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by:

a. The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation

(NCFMEA) and

b. Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical

Graduates (ECFMG).

3.Completion of four years of medical specialty training leading to board eligibility in

psychiatry.

4.Minimum of one-year experience as a licensed practicing psychiatrist.

5.Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not

required).

REQURED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION

1.Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine independently in the state in

which the duty station is located. The license must be maintained in a permanent, full, and unrestricted status during the term of employment. Any changes to license must be reported

to employer immediately.

2.Board Certification eligible by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.

(ABPN).

3.This position requires privileging by IHSC.

4.Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart

Association

.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1.Strong oral and written communication skills.

2.Excellent interpersonal skills.

3.Critical thinking skills.

4.Cultural competency.

5.Integrity and honesty

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1.Knowledge of the indications and contraindications, complications and techniques in the

various psychiatric treatment and diagnostic modalities.

2.Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple

diagnostic and treatment procedures.

3.Teaching experience acknowledging a level of expertise and capacity for developing and

accessing clinical educational programs.

4.Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

5.Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not

fluent in a language the patient understands.

6.Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

7.Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop

positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

8.Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

9.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary

environment.

10. Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including use of telehealth equipment,

electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

11. Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs,

specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

12. Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient

medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in

accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.

2.Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and

facility setting.

3.Provides telepsychiatry services for patients at other IHSC facilities as needed and as the

local facility allows, only in the states the provider is licensed, to include:

Working with the patient's local primary care provider (PCP) to coordinate care for

any identified medical concerns (patient's local administrative staff will coordinate the appointment).

• Using IHSC video teleconferencing equipment and electronic medical records (EMR)

software to examine and record the patient's plan of care.

• Telepsychiatry services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental

Health Services policy.

• OPTIONAL: Provider may choose to obtain additional state licensing, outside of the

state of his/her duty station, to provide out-of-state telepsychiatry services.

4.May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.

5.Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the

side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions.

6.Offers comprehensive psycho-educational information with each medication/somatic

treatment regarding the patient's mental illness, emotional disturbance or behavior disorder, treatment goals, potential benefits and the risk of treatment, self-monitoring aids, and identifies support groups for therapeutic assistance.

7.Utilizes the evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and

medication management.

8.Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e. Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the

identification of risks associated with medication induced movement disorders.

9.Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric

Association standards, and legal requirements.

10. Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full

range of psychiatric problems.

11. Performs various diagnostic and treatment procedures, including cognitive and behavioral

psychotherapy, supportive individual and group psychotherapy, somatic therapies (including the use of traditional and atypical drugs).

12. Provides professional, recovery based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic

diversity and focuses on empowering individuals to change their own lives.

13. Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising

treatment and services.

14. Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduces stigma and unconditionally

enhance the quality of life.

15. Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals. 16. Participates in comprehensive performance improvement and utilization management plans

to include:

• Quality and appropriateness of services,

• Evaluation of patient-based functions,

• Decreasing the escalation of healthcare costs, and

• Improvement in patient outcomes.

17. Prepares or oversees the preparation of documentation, testimony, and written orders needed

for care, treatment, medical records, legal actions, referrals, performance development, credentials/privileges, and administrative requirements.

18. Provides subject matter expertise to staff in all matters pertaining to mental health treatment

(modalities and medications), and mental health programs both domestic and international.

19. Analyzes public health care trends, in the mental health area, of related special population

groups and assists in developing and implementing policies and guidelines to improve mental health services of such groups.

20. Assumes responsibility for the non-psychiatric medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment

of patients for whom she or he is responsible in the absence of non-psychiatric physicians in emergency situations and within incumbent's competency and scope of practice.

21. Spends at least 60% of time in direct patient care to meet the performance targets set by the

IHSC.

22. Provides specialized medical services to "outpatients" and provides medical care to

inpatients in facilities with a short stay unit. Specific duties involve all aspects of health care delivery. The incumbent will work in concert with both facility staff and consultant specialists in various clinical areas.

23. Acts as a mental health consultant to medial staff, providing oversight and direction related

to the provision of mental health care.

24. Examines and orders appropriate diagnostic testing and provides necessary treatment and/or

medications as required. Refers selected cases to consultant specialists when necessary. Refers residents requiring hospitalization to a community hospital and to an appropriate admitting physician.

25. Ensures that proper evaluations and treatments are carried out and documented. Incumbent

shall constantly monitor and evaluate the quality of patient care, providing data to the departmental Performance Improvement program, and other agencies or committees as required.

26. May be required to see patients who are not in the category of his/her expertise but within his

or her scope of practice.

27. Assures proper maintenance of medical records, preparation of reports, etc., as related to the

area of responsibility. Makes recommendations on matters of policy, procedures, training, personnel, and equipment as related to specific area of responsibility.

28. Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position.

29. Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as

required by, and appropriate to, position.

30. Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually.

31. Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned.

32. Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with

the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities.

33. Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational

Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.

34. Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC's Safety, Prevention, Infection Control, Quality

Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate.

35. Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings.

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

1.This full time position is required to provide rotational on-call coverage and may need to

return to the facility to provide care during the coverage period.

2.IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.The Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Security Unit (PSU) must render an

Initial Preliminary Favorable Fitness Determination to be considered a qualified candidate.

2.A Complete Favorable Fitness Determination must be rendered by PSU upon completion of

initial, and between, subsequent background investigations to meet the requirements of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1.The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging

unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping,stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

2.The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility

and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities.

3.Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four

minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.

4.Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building

during an emergency.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

This is a contract position and supervisory controls will be set forth by the contract vendor. Technical oversight will be provided by the Government Technical Monitor (GTM).

Overview

Jackson Healthcare Government Services is an innovator in the delivery of healthcare workforce solutions across the nation, leading the way as a comprehensive healthcare professional and support staffing, technology and program management partner to federal, state and municipal government agencies of all types and sizes.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.