Job Description
Job Title : Psychiatrist – Region 3
Location : Chillicothe, OH 45601
Schedule : Weekdays only (flexible start / end times)
Hours per Week : Approximately 16 (minimum 2 on-site day shifts weekly; full-time optional)
Duration : Minimum 6 months, with potential extension
Education Requirement : Doctoral Degree (MD or DO)
Certification : Board-Certified Psychiatrist
Position Summary
The Psychiatrist will provide high-quality psychiatric care to an adult population in a secure behavioral health setting. Responsibilities include evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This is a part-time on-site role with the option for full-time coverage, including potential telehealth support for additional locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing management for behavioral health patients.
- Document all clinical activities using an electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Conduct mental health examinations, write evaluations, and prepare clinical reports.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.
- Manage and adjust medication regimens.
- Make referrals for specialized services or additional treatment needs.
- Practice within scope, standards of care, applicable policies, and professional protocols.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities, including meetings and peer reviews.
- Engage in collaborative agreements when required for clinical practice.
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.Board Certification in Psychiatry.DEA registration.Doctoral degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in secure, correctional, or forensic environments.Familiarity with electronic health record systems.