Addiction Psychiatry, Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Job ID: ICE Detention Center ELOY AZ
sychiatrist - Full Time (on site)
Monday - Friday
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Telepsychiatry services will be provided in accordance with the IHSC Tele-Mental Health Services policy.
May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
Prescribes and monitors psychiatric medication treatment services including monitoring the side effects of medication and/or adverse reactions.
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.
Utilizes the evidence-based algorithms for decision-making regarding patient assessment and medication management.
Utilizes evidence-based tools (i.e. Assessment of Involuntary Movement Scale) in the identification of risks associated with medication induced movement disorders.
Adheres to medical standards in accordance with IHSC policies, American Psychiatric
Association standards, and legal requirements.
Determines the need for core treatment and specialty services for identified patients in a full range of psychiatric problems.
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).
Provides professional, recovery based psychiatric care considerate of cultural and ethnic diversity and focuses on empowering individuals to change their own lives.
Assures patients are treated with dignity and are consulted when evaluating and/or revising treatment and services.
Utilizes evidence-based practices to promote recovery, reduces stigma and unconditionally enhance the quality of life.
Assures a positive therapeutic milieu exists during treatment and emphasizes recovery goals.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree with completed residency in Psychiatry
Board certification in Psychiatry
Strong skills in patient assessment, care, and medical documentation
Proficiency in psychotherapy techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic therapy
Experience in crisis management and addiction counseling
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical terminology
Familiarity with telehealth practices and working with diverse populations, including children and individuals with developmental disabilities