NaphCare is partnering with the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to hire a Psychiatrist to join our THRIVE Jail Based Treatment Program (JBTP) that operates as a 30-bed adult specialized behavioral health unit at Washoe County Detention Facility in Reno, NV.

The THRIVE Jail-Based Treatment Program (JBTP) is supported by the SNAMHS and funded through the NV-DHHS Division of Public and Behavioral Health to provide specialized behavioral health services for patients in jail awaiting transfer to a state hospital for further psychiatric treatment. The unit is a therapeutic environment, providing intensive day treatment services. By providing patient-centered, evidenced-based, and holistic care, the JBTP seeks to eliminate the need for these patients to transfer to the state hospital or, at a minimum, to decrease their length of stay once hospitalized. The ultimate aim is to assist defendants in moving forward with their legal case and with their lives in a healthier place.

As a Psychiatrist, have you ever wanted to work somewhere where you can see real results from what you do?  Where you are part of a true mental health professional team, well-supported by management, such that you know your patients quickly receive any medications they need, receive fast follow-up from providers and experience remarkable results?  Would you like to work in a place that is secure and where most patients are very appreciative of your care?  

As a Correctional Psychiatrist, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide counseling and mental health care to the individuals in residence. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex mental health and medical needs.

The Psychiatrist will enjoy flexible hours while maintaining overall clinical responsibility for the medication management of up to 15 adult patients in the THRIVE JBTP, including involuntary medication orders.  The ideal candidate has experience (1) treating adults with serious mental illness, (2) working in a mental health and/or correctional setting, and (3) working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Preferred in-person services, although remote or hybrid (remote/in-person) acceptable
• Serve as a contributing member of the multidisciplinary treatment team (director, mental health clinicians, a psychiatric nurse, group facilitator, discharge planner, and data coordinator)
• Maintains a small caseload (up to 15) of JBTP patients for medication management and documentation, including completion of brief psychiatric assessments for program outcome tracking (e.g., BPRS)
• Formulate a working diagnosis, develop and implement a treatment plan, and evaluate/modify medication regimens to promote positive patient outcomes
• Order laboratory and diagnostic procedures

• Initiate involuntary medication order protocols and procedures per policy based on need
• Completes psychiatric treatment summaries for discharge summaries
• Completes chart reviews
• Coordinate JBTP patient population psychiatric care with JBTP Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(s)
• Demonstrate knowledge of DSM-V-TR criteria and psychiatric practice standards
• Coordinate with health and correctional staff regarding patients’ mental health care
• Participate in educational and training activities related to mental health care for patients, security personnel, and healthcare staff

Position Requirements/Preferred Experience:

• Must hold a current, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in Nevada
• Current DEA registration
• A valid CPR card
• Board certification
• Eligible or qualified by the state laws/regulations to practice psychiatry
• Must have a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in primary specialty of psychiatric care; experience in correctional healthcare or inpatient mental health care highly preferred
• Effective communications skills are required for building patient rapport and relaying information and treatment plan with other medical and mental health care professionals
• Strong organizational skills are needed to keep track of patient treatment plans and progress notes
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to jane.ivory@naphcare.com and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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