Physician Specialist; Psychiatrist UCHC NSP

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.

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

• Provides assessments, direct clinical care and treatment planning to inmates.
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatrist assessments and reviews electronic records, psychotropic medications, history of mental illness, prior psychiatric hospitalization, suicidal, unusual or bizarre behavior for new admissions to UCHC Special Needs roster according to established time frames.
• Is knowledgeable about and follows DOC and UCHC policies and procedures, including emergency and non-emergency forced medication, management of potentially suicidal inmates, psychiatry services, and therapeutic restraint.
• Orders, initiates and interprets laboratory tests 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.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

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 has alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications:

Forensic psychiatry.

Special

Conditions:

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

• 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

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