Psychiatrist
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: January 17, 2026
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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 Compensation details: 120-130 Hourly
Wage PI356362696552-37156-39469974
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Boise , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Caldwell, Idaho
