Correctional Psychiatric Services PC·Boston, Massachusetts
The Psychiatrist provides and supervises psychiatric evaluations and mental health care for inmate populations. Responsibilities include overseeing clinical staff, reviewing program protocols, and ensuring adherence to security regulations.
For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.
Provides and/or supervises psychiatric evaluations for inmates. Evaluate conditions related to the mental health and general medical health needs of the inmates.
Provide timely and appropriate psychiatry care of the inmate patient population in accordance with community and national standards of care. Provide overall supervision of psychiatry, and mental health clinical staff services. Works collaboratively on psychiatry matters with internal and external psychiatry and medical providers and vendors. Evaluate the mental health care needs of the inmate population, review, and approve policies, protocols, current programs, and emergency plans as necessary (at least annually). Acts as the mental health care program’s clinical representative with visitors, in discussions, meetings, and audit and accreditation reviews. Adhere to, safely enforce, and follow security procedures and regulations for security-related policies and procedures, key control, sharps inventories, and controlled substances. On-call duties required. Travel is not required.
16 hour per week (8 hours at South Bay & 8 Hours at Nashua St. Jail)
401(k) Dental insurance Vision Coverage Health insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Voluntary Benefits Including: Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Disability Insurance
Qualifications and Experience : Education: Medical Degree Must possess a current Massachusetts license. Current DEA registration must be in good standing. Must be board-certified/eligible or qualified by state laws and regulations to practice psychiatry. Experience in corrections is helpful but not required. Hold current CPR certification. Salary Description: Highly Competitive rates available
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Market context
In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.
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