Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Cleveland, Texas

Job description

About the facility

The correctional facility operates as a state prison and pre-release facility providing specialized psychiatric services for adult inmates requiring mental health treatment in a secure environment. The facility maintains comprehensive behavioral health programs with dedicated resources for psychiatric evaluation and medication management services, operating with modern documentation systems to ensure effective treatment delivery.

About the facility location

If youre spending time in Cleveland, Texas, youll find plenty of ways to unwind and enjoy the area. This small town sits right on the edge of the beautiful Sam Houston National Forest, making it perfect for hiking, fishing, and peaceful nature walks. You can explore local trails, enjoy a day at Double Lake Recreation Area, or take a relaxing drive through the Piney Woods. Downtown Cleveland offers charming shops, local eateries, and community events that give you a taste of true Texas hospitality!

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for adult male inmates in an outpatient correctional facility environment. Clinical responsibilities include seeing 10-15 patients per day, performing psychiatric assessments and medication checks while maintaining detailed documentation using electronic systems. The clinician will collaborate with nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative personnel to ensure coordinated care delivery and manage various mental health conditions within established correctional healthcare protocols.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 10-15
• Support staff: Nursing staff, correctional officers, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Adult Forensic Patients
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable based on patient needs and treatment protocols within correctional facility guidelines for medication management
• Initial evaluation time: Standard psychiatric evaluation timeframes per facility protocols for comprehensive assessment

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Jodi Baird

Call / Text: (678) 690-7304
Email: jbaird@locumtenens.com

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