Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) Per Diem-UCHC Statewide

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting Title: Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) Per Diem-UCHC Statewide
Job Category: Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Psychiatry
Department: UCHC-Md Temporary Coverage

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey\'s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is seeking a Physician Specialist (Psychiatrist) for Southwoods State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Physician Specialist provides direct clinical care to state prisoners, functions collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and maintains effective communication with staff and administration. Duties include:

• Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments demonstrating a review of the electronic record, psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual, or bizarre behavior) for new admissions to UCHC\'s Special Needs roster according to established timeframes.
• Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatry services, and therapeutic restraint.
• Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests according to required time frames or as medically necessary including metabolic monitoring, mood stabilizer blood levels, thyroid function, AIMS testing, and other appropriate biochemical monitoring.
• Prescribes and renews medications that are deemed medically necessary within required time frames.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: (not specified in original)

Certifications/Licenses:

• Eligible for certification or certified by the American Board Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Psychiatry with valid NJ medical license, CDS and NJ DEA.
• Valid Driver\'s License. Possesses own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (not specified in original)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Forensic psychiatry

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers Benefits Overview.

Position Details (cont.)

Position Status: Per Diem
Working Hours: 19.00 (Standard Hours) | Daily Work Shift: Rotating
Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description: Health Care Prof Per Diem
Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit:

Posting Details

Posting Number: 25ST0769
Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus: Off Campus
City: Trenton
State: NJ

Pre-employment & Safety

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements may apply as described in Rutgers Immunization Policy; failure to comply may result in rescission of offer or termination. Rutgers is an equal opportunity employer.