Job Description

Licensed Psychiatrist for Detention Center in Tacoma, WA

Position Overview:
We are recruiting a Psychiatrist to oversee clinical operations at a facility for individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Working with an interdisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and mental health needs, including urgent and emergency care, gender-specific care, and public health management. IHSC policies and detention standards govern all care.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. or equivalent foreign medical school.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of one year as a licensed psychiatrist.
  • Preferred: Experience in detention, correctional, or residential healthcare 

• Licensure/Certification:

  • Unrestricted medical license in Washington maintained in good standing.
  • Board Certified or eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Treatment:

• Provide direct psychiatric care across the lifespan within the scope of practice, including diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Respond to medical emergencies and collaborate with primary care providers for comprehensive care.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based treatments to empower patients in their recovery.
• Conduct diagnostic testing, refer patients to specialists as necessary, and ensure proper follow-up care.

Medication Management and Psychoeducation:

• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications, including managing side effects and adverse reactions.
• Educate patients on their mental health condition, treatment goals, and support resources.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Adhere to IHSC and American Psychiatric Association standards, ensuring all care meets legal and clinical guidelines.
• Contribute to performance improvement, utilization management, and cost control initiatives.
• Prepare necessary medical documentation, records, and reports.
• Serve as a mental health consultant, provide expertise on mental health care, and support the IHSC’s continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Participate in staff meetings, safety, infection control, and quality improvement programs.
• Maintain electronic health record proficiency and ensure confidentiality compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Schedule/Hours

• No weekends
• Either  5 x 8 hour shifts or Flexible with 4 x 10s available if desired
• 8s are 7am – 3:30pm    /  10s are 7am - 5:30p

Benefits

• 4 Weeks PTO
• 7 days paid Sick time
• 11 paid Federal Holidays
• Health benefit
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MDPerm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDPerm does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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