Forensic Psychiatry

Job ID: ORD-169058-MD-NV

Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Correctional Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada

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This job at a glance

  • Dates needed: May 1st-Decemeber 31st
  • Shift type: Day Shift
  • Assignment type: Inpatient
  • Call required: Negotiable
  • Board certification required: Negotiable

Job description

About the facility

A state correctional facility is seeking a psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

Las Vegas has more than enough fun for you on assignment! Between the casinos and the tours, you will never be bored. Check out the theme parks and the 1923 Prohibition Bar for just some of the many activities to keep you busy while in Las Vegas.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will be expected to consult with the facility treatment teams to develop treatment plans, provide psychiatric assessments, and prescribe appropriate psychotropic medications. As a member of the treatment team, the clinician is expected to complete the statutorily required assessments of criminal competency for the courts and be available to testify as an expert witness when subpoenaed.

Additional job details
  • Case load/PPD: 5-10
  • Patient population: Adults
  • Location type: On-Site
  • Prescriptive authority required: Yes
  • Government: Yes
  • Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)

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