Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Ypsilanti
Posted on: January 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We're people fueled by
passion, not by profit! Apply today, and help us to make a
difference: VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader
in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Psychiatrist at
Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti, Michigan !
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 BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDED BUT
NOT LIMITED TO: Holiday Pay : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King
Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day,
Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Medical Dental
Vision Health Savings Account Life Insurance Short Term/Long Term
Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee
Assistance Program and Discount Center 401K & Plan Matching PTO
Annual Incentive Bonus Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
PSYCHIATRIST SCHEDULE Full-Time PSYCHIATRIST POSITION SUMMARY The
Site Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation and treatment to
patients as well as psychiatric consultation, diagnosis, and
treatment to patients. The Site 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 Site Psychiatrist creates discharge plans to insure appropriate
follow-up and support after discharge from the facility. Must be a
graduate of medical school and have completed an appropriate
psychiatric residency. Must be licensed to practice in the state of
Michigan. Current DEA number. 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. 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.
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Pontiac , Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician, Healthcare , Ypsilanti, Michigan
