Posting number: 27-00919
Department: 244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)
Job classification: Physician
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Physicians
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.
Provides forensic evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment recommendations to both inpatients and outpatients.
Outpatient evaluations (812.3), conducted primarily via telehealth with a limited number of in-person assessments, occur in county jails for adult clients. These evaluations focus on assessing competency to stand trial and addressing related legal issues within a single day. Inpatient evaluations (812.6), on the other hand, are performed on the Forensic Psychiatric hospital unit at the Iowa Medical Classification Center.
In this capacity, the Forensic Psychiatrist collaborates as a team member in restoration efforts.
Patients are admitted to the inpatient unit after being adjudicated incompetent to stand trial while in custody and identified as suitable candidates for restoration treatment.
This role also encompasses preparing objective and comprehensive forensic reports, providing expert testimony, and consulting with legal and clinical professionals as required.
-Licensed Physician in the State of Iowa.
-Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
-Registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and CSA.
-Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
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