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VitalCore Health Strategies
Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Psychiatrist Full Time

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
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Not specified
Weekends
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Job description

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full Time Psychiatrist at Woodland Center Correctional Facility in Whitmore Lake, 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-Onsite 

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 South Carolina and certified by the Office of Behavioral Health to provide psychiatric services in a licensed inpatient unit.
* 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: Psychiatrist, Corrections, Behavioral Health    #INDMG #ZR

Key Responsibilities

The Site Psychiatrist provides diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and medication management for inmates while overseeing clinical direction and staff training. They are responsible for monitoring treatment plans and ensuring appropriate discharge planning and follow-up support.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of medical school with a completed psychiatric residency and hold a current DEA number. Applicants must be licensed to practice in the state and certified by the Office of Behavioral Health to provide services in an inpatient unit.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionInpatient careIndividual therapyDocumentationCrisis intervention

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 40% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks

Holiday Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short Term/Long Term Disability
Identity Theft Protection