Who We Are

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

DO YOU SEEK AN IMPROVED WORK-LIFE BALANCE? JOIN THE CORRECTIONAL TEAM OF PSYCHIATRISTS TODAY!

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is searching for a board-prepared or board-certified physician in psychiatry to treat male patients on a part-time or full-time basis on site at the Correctional Reception Center (CRC), located in the quaint community of Orient, 20 minutes southwest of Columbus. Depending on schedule and caseload, the psychiatrist may also be asked to provide telehealth services from this facility to patients at another institution. The selected psychiatrist will serve alongside another psychiatrist as well as psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners as part of a comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment team. The psychiatrist will have clinical support from a central advanced practice provider leadership team, to include a state psychiatry director and assistant state psychiatry director. Join the CRC correctional healthcare team today!

Schedule: Weekdays; no holidays; full-time or part-time (minimum of 16 hours/week) with core hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and off-site emergency telephone call coverage

Job duties include:

* Working collaboratively with intra and interdepartmental staff to administer treatment for behavioral health patients utilizing nationally recognized treatment standards and documenting utilizing an electronic health record system

* Conducting exams and writing evaluations and reports

* Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing

* Managing medication

* Making referrals for specialized care or treatment

* Performing duties in accordance with scope of practice, ODRC policies, procedures, protocols, and related ACA standards

* Participating in continuous quality improvement meetings and activities, including peer reviews

* Providing or sharing responsibilities of institutional 24-hour on-call as needed (provision of on-call services are included as part of the normal job duties and do not garner extra compensation)

* Engaging in collaborative agreements, as needed

Employment with the State of Ohio offers a generous benefits package that is worth approximately 35% of your base salary:

* 11 paid holidays/year

* Sick, personal, and vacation time accruals with cash-out options at end of each year

* Professional development reimbursement funds

* Flexible savings spending accounts

* Health insurance for employee and dependents (up to 85% of premium covered by employer)

* Free premiums for dental, vision and life insurance

* Contribution to the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (14% employer; 10% employee)

* Wellness incentives annually for employee and spouse

Additional benefits include:

* DEA fees eligible for waiver if only prescribing for government entities

* Malpractice indemnification, as outlined in Section 9.87 of the Ohio Revised Code

* Opportunities for student loan repayment/forgiveness application via federal and/or state programs.

For more information about the benefits of working for the State of Ohio, see

What's in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

* Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

* Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

* Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

* 11 paid holidays per yea

* Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

* The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

* OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

* The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Certificate to practice medicine in state of Ohio as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Section 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Medical Charting, Medication Management, Mental Health, Decision Making, Listening, Teamwork, Time Management, Written Communication