Psychiatrist - Metropolitan Detention Center

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. Psychiatrist will provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff. Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Staff Psychiatrist will report directly to the site Psychiatric Director.

Summary : The University of New Mexico, Department of Psychiatry, is seeking a full-time staff physician to serve as an MDC Site Psychiatrist.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for inmates referred by medical or/and clinical services staff.
• Provide written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course in accordance with national standards and the McClendon Agreement.
• Provide psychiatric services for inpatients, assessment and diagnosis, staffing treatment planning, and regular review of all inmates assigned.
• Provide psychiatric services for all inmates referred to Healthcare Unit.
• Provide psychiatric services for those inmates in the general population who need regular psychiatric/mental health follow up.
• Provide psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred to Mental Health facilities.
• Act as regular psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming and planning for the Mental Health Unit.
• Provide medication management to all inmates admitted to the Mental Health Unit.
• Approve all admissions and discharges into the Mental Health Unit.
• Provide in-service education to the Mental Health Unit staff as needed.
• Be available on a scheduled basis for the on-call needs of the Mental Health Unit.
• Participate in Treatment Audit Committee.
• Attend meetings as directed by or jail administration

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: UNMMG provides a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Insurance Coverage: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Additional Perks: Offers tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, and a 403b retirement plan for eligible employees.