Physician (Psychiatrist)
Veterans Health Administration
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Psychiatrist
State of Iowa
244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$56.93 - $151.96
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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February 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing mental health care to patients in a state correctional facility, mainly through prescribing medications and therapies, diagnosing conditions, and creating treatment plans with a team.
It also includes documenting care, preparing legal reports, and sometimes testifying in court.
A good fit would be a licensed psychiatrist who enjoys working in a structured team environment and has experience with diverse patient needs in a secure setting.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
- Completion of an internship program
- Active licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa
- Experience in pharmacotherapy and evidence-based psychotherapies
- Ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop interdisciplinary treatment plans
- Proficiency in maintaining medical records and preparing legal reports
- Willingness to participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Provides patient care through various delivery methods, including inpatient, outpatient, tele-mental health, consultation, or referral services, based on clinical and organizational needs.
These services primarily focus on pharmacotherapy but may also incorporate evidence-based practices such as psychotherapies, delivered in group or individual formats to address the required level of treatment for each individual.
Adheres to the DOC Preferred Product List as part of patient management.
Conducts examinations and evaluations of individuals to diagnose psychiatric or medical conditions.
Upon completing the evaluation or diagnosis, plays a key role in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans, demonstrating team leadership, and collaborating with the team to determine the appropriate placement within the continuum of care and the specific treatments or programs to be provided.
Upon completing the evaluation or diagnosis, plays a key role in developing interdisciplinary treatment plans, demonstrating team leadership, and collaborating with the team to determine the appropriate placement within the continuum of care and the specific treatments or programs to be provided.
Completes required medical records and reports to document patient treatments.
Prepares necessary legal and commitment reports, and is available to testify in court on behalf of the institution when required. Attends professional staff meetings and in-service training as needed to maintain appropriate licensure.
Collects data and supports research and quality improvement initiatives
Prepares necessary legal and commitment reports, and is available to testify in court on behalf of the institution when required. Attends professional staff meetings and in-service training as needed to maintain appropriate licensure.
Collects data and supports research and quality improvement initiatives
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.NOTE: Be sure to include your license information with your application.
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