Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: December 31, 2025
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Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Idaho! We're people fueled by
passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an
industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a
Psychiatrist at Dale Haile Canyon County Detention Center in
Caldwell, ID for 8 hours / week At VitalCore we pride ourselves on
retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are
committed to providing quality services. Join our team and
experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a
positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation
of the hard work and dedication of our staff. PSYCHIATRIST POSITION
SUMMARY The Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and
treatment to patients as well as psychiatric consultation,
diagnosis, and treatment to patients. The Chief Psychiatrist
provides clinical direction, general supervision, and training to
the site staff, and has other managerial responsibilities. They
approve, sign, and monitor the implementation and efficiency of all
treatment plans. The Chief Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to
insure appropriate follow-up and support after discharge from the
facility. PSYCHIATRIST ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide onsite
psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of those inmates
referred by the medical and clinical services staff. Provide
written summaries of history, diagnosis and treatment course. Where
applicable, provide psychiatric services for inpatients,
assessment, diagnosis, staffing, treatment planning, and regular
review of all inmates assigned. Where applicable, provide
psychiatric services for all inmates referred to the Healthcare
Unit for those inmates in the general population who need regular
psychiatric/behavioral health follow up. Where applicable, provide
psychiatric services for those inmates who need to be transferred
to Behavioral Health facilities. Services to include work up and
any court hearing testimony needed. Where applicable, act as
regular Psychiatrist and participate in the treatment programming
and planning for the Behavioral Health Unit (if applicable) duties
include regular staffing and contact with Behavioral Health Unit
staff and supervisor, discussion of problem cases, follow up and
monitoring of medication, and general psychiatric input. Provide
medication management to all inmates admitted. Provide individual
and/or group therapy as appropriate. Approve, sign, and monitor the
implementation and efficiency of treatment plans. Approve all
admissions and discharges into the Behavioral Health Unit, if
applicable. Provide in-service education to the site staff as
needed. Attend training and meetings as required. PSYCHIATRIST
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a graduate of medical school and have
completed an appropriate psychiatric residency. Must be licensed to
practice in the state of Idaho. Current DEA number. VitalCore
Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to
creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all
employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the
success of the business and are valued for their skills,
experience, and unique perspectives. 8 hours per week
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Caldwell , Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician, Healthcare , Caldwell, Idaho
