State Correctional Facility in need of immediate psychiatric services. 1,527 inmate population in proximity to the Cleveland area. Candidate would provide direct psychiatric care (e.g., administers comprehensive examinations, diagnoses & treat patients and conduct lab test and refer psychiatric hospitalization as needed. Writes mental health evaluations & reports for offenders in need of and/or receiving psychiatric level of care. (i.e. offenders with need for psychiatric medication);prescribes medication as needed ; interprets & analyzes laboratory reports & findings; writes summary & maintains written account of patient progress; Acts as the lead of treatment team meetings and is instrumental in the development of treatment plans for offenders on the mental health caseload. Directs delivery of psychiatric/mental health care services to inmates incarcerated in correctional institutions. Provides clinical supervision for subordinate staff (Physician Assistants or Clinical Nurse Specialists).Provides for medical consultation to all programs in mental health. Participates as member of administrative staff in development of overall goals, objectives, standards, policies & guidelines for assigned mental health programs.
