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Job Title: Psychiatrist Location: Columbus, OH 43223 Pay rate: $205 to $215 Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday, between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Duration: 3+ Months (Long-term contract with potential for extension) Start Date: TBD, upon completion of credentialing Benefits: Malpractice Insurance, Health Insurance, Free Parking, Paid Orientation Job Summary & Responsibilities The Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive evaluations, examinations, and analyses to diagnose and treat patients, prescribe necessary medications, and provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Clinical & Treatment Duties • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluations, examinations, and risk assessments. • Lead Treatment Team meetings, providing clinical direction for the development and implementation of Individual Treatment Plans (ITPs). • Administer and monitor psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatments, offering both individual and group therapy. • Regularly assess patient conditions and coordinate referrals, consultations, or transfers to ensure continuous, seamless care. • Coordinate with external healthcare providers to facilitate smooth transitions as patients move to community-based settings. • Forensic & Legal Responsibilities • Conduct court-ordered psychiatric evaluations, including assessments for competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility. • Prepare thorough, timely forensic reports for courts and legal stakeholders in strict accordance with statutory requirements. • Participate in forensic case reviews and multidisciplinary discussions concerning risk management, conditional release, and patient placement. • Compliance & Documentation • Maintain meticulous documentation of all treatments and activities to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, Medicare, Medicaid, DBH) and institutional policies. • Provide clinical guidance and training to professional, nursing, and direct care staff regarding patient psychiatric care. Qualifications & Requirements Education & Licensure • Medical License: Valid certificate to practice medicine in accordance with state guidelines (Section 4731.13 of the Ohio Revised Code). • Residency: Satisfactory completion of an approved residency training program in psychiatry (recognized by the AMA, AOA, or American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry), OR recognized as a psychiatrist by the state medical association with 5+ years of medical practice limited to psychiatry. Preferred Qualifications • Demonstrated professional experience providing psychiatric assessment, treatment, and consultation within forensic settings, correctional systems, or legal-clinical environments. • Required Skills • Primary Skill: Psychiatry • Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Medical Records, Medication Management • Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Situational Awareness