The GEO Group·Montgomery, Alabama
The Psychiatrist evaluates and treats inmates or residents demonstrating signs of mental illness. They are responsible for the overall psychiatric direction of the mental health program and supervise nursing staff.
GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes. Why Work for GEO: At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success. We believe that work is more than a place you go every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
Summary: The Psychiatrist evaluates and treats inmates, detainees, or residents (I/D/R) demonstrating signs or symptoms of mental illness. Supervises nursing staff providing mental health services. Responsible for overall psychiatric direction of the mental health program. Primary
The Psychiatrist supervises clinical activities and medical personnel while on duty. Evaluates patients referred for assessment due to mental illness. The Psychiatrist treats all patients requiring psychiatric intervention. Refers patients counseling or inpatient care as necessary. The Psychiatrist reviews and adjusts as necessary all maintenance medications based on clinical judgment and as required by policy. Provides emergency psychiatric care as required. The Psychiatrist provides in-service education for medical and correctional staff as requested. Documents all services provided in the patient’s medical file. The Psychiatrist participates in review of the quality of care provided. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements: Graduate of an accredited medical school with specialty training in psychiatry. Board certified in Psychiatry and must maintain board certification during employment or board eligible if within seven (7) years of their completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) approved residency in Psychiatry. Licensed to practice medicine in the state in which the Facility is located. One (1) year of clinical experience. Copy of professional license to remain on file at the Facility where services are rendered at all times. Maintain a current DPS and DEA Certificate of Registration. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. Pay Pay USD $200.00/Hr.
Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with specialty training and board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry. Requires a valid medical license in the facility's state, DEA registration, and at least one year of clinical experience.
Market context
Psychiatrist openings in Alabama often draw interest because behavioral health needs are steady, especially in settings serving underserved populations. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold an unrestricted Alabama license, current DEA registration, and ABPN board certification, with background and drug screening also required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with underserved populations before applying.
