Healthcare and Emergency Solutions is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist / Director of Mental Health to provide and oversee psychiatric services within a correctional facility. This role combines direct clinical care with program leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compliant mental health treatment.
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Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
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Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with clinical and facility protocols
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Provide clinical leadership and supervision to mental health staff
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Ensure compliance with NCCHC, ACA, and Florida regulatory standards
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Collaborate with medical, nursing, custody, and administrative leadership
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
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Completion of an accredited U.S. psychiatry residency program
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABPN)
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Active, unrestricted Florida medical license
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Active DEA registration
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Current BLS/CPR certification
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Ability to pass a correctional facility security background check
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Two (2) or more years of experience in correctional or forensic mental health
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Certified Correctional Health Professional – Mental Health (CCHP‑MH)
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Experience in locked or high‑acuity treatment environments
