Overview
Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a Psychiatrist to join our team at Blair County Jail in Hollidaysburg, PA.
Benefits
- On Demand Payment (Make any day pay day)
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account
Responsibilities
- Supervises and manages the daily operations of the prescribing of psychotropic medications to the mentally ill population; serves on committees as appropriate and conducts staff in‑service training.
- Assesses patient’s mental status and medical needs; based upon diagnosis directs the formulation of treatment plans; monitors patient’s progress and modifies treatment plans as indicated.
- Communicates medical orders to the nursing staff.
- Participates in case disposition and follow‑up planning; provides medical case supervision and consultation.
- Maintains records and provides documentation associated with services delivered.
- Certifies a patient for inpatient hospital or acute care psychiatric facility as appropriate.
- Provides evaluations as required by the courts.
Qualifications
- Licensed in the state as an M.D. or D.O. with specialty training in psychiatry
- Board certified or board eligible
- One year of clinical experience
Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran’s status, and citizenship.
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