Job Description
Job Title: Part time Psychiatrist
Location: Youngstown, OH 44505
Schedule: Flexible weekdays (typically 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 16–24 (8-hour shifts)
Duration: Minimum 6 months, with possible extension
Position Summary
The Psychiatrist will provide part-time on-site psychiatric services for an adult male population in a secure behavioral health setting. This role includes diagnostic evaluation, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with interdisciplinary clinical teams. The position offers flexible daytime scheduling, no on-call duties, and potential for long-term placement.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Manage medication regimens and monitor treatment effectiveness.
• Document all clinical services in an electronic health record (EHR).
• Perform mental health examinations and prepare clinical reports.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing as needed.
• Refer patients to specialized care when appropriate.
• Deliver care consistent with professional standards, clinical protocols, and scope of practice.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including peer review.
• Engage in collaborative clinical agreements when required.
Qualifications
• Active, unrestricted Ohio medical license.
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry.
• DEA certification (required prior to starting).
• Experience in secure, correctional, or forensic settings preferred but not required.
Workload & Expectations
• On-site work between 16–24 hours per week.
• No nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
• Caseload expectation: 12–16 patients per 8-hour shift.
• Flexibility within daytime operating hours.
• Assignment may be extended or convert to permanent placement.
• Phone interview and on-site tour required.