Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Tacoma, Washington

• Position Type: Locum Tenens
• Recruited Specialty: Psychiatry: General
• Does the Physician Need To Be Trained In Specialty Being Recruited: No
• State License Required: No
• Terms of Locums Assignment: Long Term (More than 2 months)
• How soon does the position need to be filled: Immediately

The Northwest Detention Center - which was renamed as the Northwest ICE Processing Center in 2019 - is an immigration prison located in Tacoma, Washington. Because the new name of the facility masks its purpose as an immigration detention center, known as the NWDC. Opened in 2004, the immigration detention facility is privately owned and operated by the GEO Group on behalf of U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement. The NWDC's current capacity is 1,575, making it one of the largest immigration prisons in the United States.
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project's Tacoma office is dedicated to serving people in immigration detention at the NWDC, with dedicated full-time staff focused on providing direct legal representation and support through two dedicated units: our Legal Orientation Program Unit (LOP), and our Detained Immigrant Advocates Unit (DIA).

Address: The NWDC is located in Tacoma, Washington, about 40 minutes south of Seattle. The address for the facility is 1623 East J Street, Tacoma, WA, 98421.

Psychiatrist - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Psychiatrist provides direct patient care within the psychiatric scope of practice.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage mental health conditions, including prescribing psychiatric medications and monitoring for side effects.
• Conduct telepsychiatry consultations using electronic medical records (EMR) and video conferencing tools.
• Perform psychotherapy and supportive treatments, including cognitive behavioral therapy and somatic therapies.
• The Psychiatrist monitors and documents treatment progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Participate in performance improvement programs, ensuring quality and appropriateness of care.
• Act as a mental health consultant to medical staff, providing oversight and direction related to mental health care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Complete and pass all competency tests, training, and certifications required by the facility.
• The Psychiatrist provides emergency psychiatric care during on-call coverage, which includes returning to the facility as needed.

Psychiatrist - REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited U.S. institution, or an equivalent degree from a foreign medical school accredited by NCFMEA and ECFMG for foreign graduates.
• Minimum one year of experience as a licensed psychiatrist.
• Full and unrestricted medical license in the state of Washington
• Must be board certified/board eligible by the ABPN.
• Must have current ACLS and BLS certification or equivalent.

• Location of Medical Training: American Medical Graduate (AMG), Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG)
• Medical Training Type: Allopathic (MD), Osteopathic (DO)
• Board Certification: Board Certified, Board Eligible
• Work Status Requirements: US Citizen