Psychiatric Practitioner EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization ACI Federal specializes in top-notch healthcare transformation solutions for the public and private sectors, including hospitals, LTC facilities, and healthcare groups. Our experienced team of Talent Acquisition Specialists and clinicians excels in medical staff augmentation for almost any healthcare setting. Engage the Tried and True ACI Federal Staff Augmentation team for unparalleled solutions in healthcare transformation. Description ACI Federal is seeking a PSYCHIATRIC PRACTITIONER (Preferred MD/DO) to assist with locum tenens coverage on our geriatric (long-term care) unit. Also, candidates must have experience working with acute, adult inpatient and populations. Details for the assignment are provided below: Available to start immediately (pending credentialing) Initial Appointment for 3 month assignment, with option to extend 3 -6 month assignment, if the position remains unfilled Full-time, 40 hours a week with assigned office hours of Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm with 1 hour lunch break NOT approved for overtime No weekends, no holidays, no on-call duty Ability to provide cross coverage, to include forensic populations, as required Once a month, participation in Lunch Coverage Call (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. Ensure medical history, mental status, and physical examinations are completed according to policy, TJC and CMS standards and other regulatory agencies. Follow treatment protocols for competency restoration to ensure rapid turnaround of pretrial forensic patients. Attend judicial hearings on campus, appropriate to the assigned patient population. Lead Treatment Planning Conferences and provide effective leadership in developing and maintaining the therapeutic process between physicians, nursing staff, psychologists, social workers, rehab staff and patients. Complete required documentation in a timely manner. Failure to complete documentation in a timely manner may result in withholding time card approvals and/or cancellation of contract. Position Details: Facility Hospitalizations: Acute, Adult, Inpatient wards (male & female) Facility Demographics: Forensic, NGRI, Civil, Jail Transfer, and Geriatric populations Facility Stay: Short and Long-term length of stay Caseload varies by ward Admissions unit: 10 patients per provider Geriatric (long-term) unit: 40 patients per provider NGRI Units—30-40 patients per provider Admissions/Discharges Admission unit: 5-10 per week Geriatric (long-term) unit: 4 per month PCP coverage provided Full complement of interdisciplinary team members Weekly Notes for New Admissions Monthly Notes for patients over 60 days following admissions Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Psychiatric Practitioner Position Requirements Qualifications: 3+ more years as a Licensed Practitioner Experience as the Head of Treatment Team (HOTT), preferred Experience working with adult admission or geriatric admission and chronic geriatric inpatient populations is required Experience conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and forensic evaluations for competency restoration is required Comfortable working on admissions work up and potential rapid turnover Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary treatment team BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required User4 Self-ID for Veteran Status Self-ID of Disability This position is currently accepting applications.