Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician at MPLT Healthcare summary:
A Psychiatric-Mental Health Physician provides outpatient services in a forensic setting, managing a caseload of 16-20 patients daily. The physician works 16-hour shifts, addressing a range of severe mental health issues in a jail environment, and has access to therapy support, family medicine resources, and the ability to pursue involuntary medication when necessary. This role requires collaboration with nursing staff and involves crisis management, treatment planning, and coordination with local emergency departments.
Outpatient level services provided, in a forensic setting 16-hour shifts (7:00am - 11:00pm), 365 days per year Wide variety of mental illness including seriously and persistently mentally ill in a jail setting 16 - 20 patients each day Special unit for severe mental health needs Therapy support staff on site, assistance with release planning, designated Psych RN, and full family medicine clinic on site to manage additional concerns Physician can pursue involuntary medication, court requests for involuntary medications Availability of broad formulary with in-house pharmacist Physician has the ability to send patients to the local ED as needed
Keywords:
Psychiatric services, mental health treatment, forensic psychiatry, outpatient care, severe mental illness, court-ordered treatment, psychotropic medication, crisis intervention, healthcare, patient management
