Regional Director of Psychiatry

Centurion Health is proud to be the provider of healthcare services to the Indiana Department of Correction. We are currently seeking a full-time Regional Director of Psychiatry to join our team.The Regional Director of Psychiatry is responsible for providing the clinical direction needed to meet the mental health/psychiatric service delivery requirements of Indiana Department of Corrections in collaboration with the Vice President of Operations. Supervises psychiatric staff and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams in providing services to patients with psychiatric disorders in a correctional setting.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Provides interface with client’s clinical and administrative leadership on issues related to psychiatric servicesDirects, coordinates, and evaluates psychiatric treatments in collaboration with the mental health multidisciplinary team.Collaborates in the monitoring of patients requiring on-going mental health services and the development of individualized mental health treatment plans and continuity of careProvides clinical direction and leadership to psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other mental health staffEnsures patient care is appropriate, accurate, and received in a timely manner and in compliance with NCCHC and other relevant standards of careEnsures that necessary schedules of psychiatric assignment and supervision are provided and maintained to provide for continuity of careMonitors psychotropic medication utilization within the contractOversees the involuntary medication review processFacilitates the admission, placement, and discharge of patients from mental health units if requiredEstablishes and ensures the operational availability to provide 24 hour on-call access to psychiatric consultationMonitors records in all aspects of psychiatric practices including but not limited to timeliness and accuracy of health records and patient care practicesParticipates in the development, implementation and monitoring of mental health policies, procedures and protocolsCollaborates with the Company management to perform strategic planning, to further goals of the mental health program and to support security interestsProvides clinical leadership for the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and promotes modification of clinical practices based on CQI recommendationsConducts Mortality Reviews for all patient suicides and other deaths involving mental health issuesOversees peer review process for psychiatrists and nurse practitioners annually and ensures performance evaluations are completed for each member of the psychiatric staffRecruits and assists in hiring psychiatric staffDevelops and oversees academic and post-graduate training programs for residents, fellows, and other mental health professionalsOversees in-service training on mental health related topicsLeads meetings and conference calls with psychiatric staff no less than quarterly and attends staff meetings as requiredParticipates in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics CommitteeProvides consultation to mental health and medical staff both formally and informallyProvides direct clinical services for patients when needed. The services include:Diagnoses psychiatric disorders based on presentation of symptoms and patient self-report. Diagnoses to be consistent with DSM criteria and target symptomsPerforms psychiatric evaluations for patients referred by mental health staff, medical staff, correctional staff, and the clientProvides psychiatric follow-up for patients requesting psychiatric services when referred based on the triage of patient requests for mental health servicesOrders and prescribes psychotropic and related medications based on clinical indicators of patient’s mental status and symptomsWhen initiating psychotropic medication, fully explains the benefits and risks of the medication to the patient and provides documentation of the patient’s informed consent for accepting or refusing the medicationOrders and interprets diagnostic and laboratory findings as clinically required by prescribed psychotropic medicationEvaluates patient’s prescribed psychotropic medication and conducts medication reviews as clinically indicated. Orders for renewals or modifications in medication will not be completed without a face-to-face interview with the patient and documentation of rationale for the treatment decision in patient’s medical recordConducts follow-up of patients placed on precautionary watch as required by the client’s policy and proceduresParticipates in involuntary psychotropic medication hearings as requestedProvides legible health record documentation and prepare reports of psychiatric services for all patient encounters in the format approved by the clientRefers patients to medical staff when potential for medical disorder is identified during psychiatric evaluationResponds to patient grievances as requested in a timely mannerAccepts on-call responsibilities as scheduledIdentifies and maintains professional boundaries to preserve the integrity of the therapeutic process and relationshipAcquires and maintains current clinical knowledge and skills and professional standardsEnsures compliance with all facility and Company policies, Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidelines including HIPAACoordinates care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationshipMaintains an ethical commitment to ensure confidentiality within the limits of a correctional environmentDelivers care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity, and rights of the patientUnderstands and complies with safety and security rules and regulations of the institutionThis position is classified as “essential.” Essential employees are expected to report to work when other state agencies are closed for emergenciesOther duties as assignedDocumentation of education of MD or DO and completion of accredited residency program requiredCurrent license to practice medicine in applicable state requiredBoard certification or board eligible for certification in psychiatry if required by assigned contractMust have and maintain an active, non-restricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificateMust receive approval of Credentialing Review Committee if review requestedMust maintain current tuberculosis screening documentation and active CPR certificationMust be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicableMinimum of two years of experience practicing as psychiatrist in a clinical setting requiredExperience in supervision of staff preferredExperience in correctional mental health/psychiatric care preferredWe offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance401(k) + profit sharingGenerous paid time offPaid holidaysFlexible Spending AccountCME allowance with additional paid days offPet InsuranceCompany Discount with hundreds of companiesFor more information contact Amy Burns, Provider Recruiter, at or .indmhm
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