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Psychiatrist, U.S. Virgin Islands (Relocation) | Correctional Psychiatry

Reference: 01CLFCT009

Location: St. Croix (Kingshill) and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; on-site (one position on each island)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Compensation: $160 to $185 per hour (up to approximately $385,000 annual equivalent), commensurate with experience; full-time schedule, approximately 2,080 hours annually

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts or 4-day 10-hour shifts as assigned; Atlantic Standard Time; availability for urgent evening and weekend telephone consultation as needed

Agency Environment: Territorial correctional healthcare: contracted clinical staffing supporting the medical division of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections; clinical scheduling and supervision by the Government Medical Director and Health Service Administrator

Position Overview

CLF Consultants LLC seeks board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrists for full-time correctional psychiatry engagements with the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections, with one position on St. Croix and one on St. Thomas. The psychiatrist delivers evaluation, diagnosis, and psychotropic medication management for the facility population, working alongside a psychologist, licensed social workers, and a nursing team, with clinical scheduling by the Government Medical Director.

This engagement suits an experienced psychiatrist seeking meaningful public-sector work with a defined full-time schedule, island residency in a U.S. jurisdiction with U.S. licensure standards, and a patient population with acute, genuine need. Correctional psychiatry in the Virgin Islands offers high clinical autonomy and direct impact: your risk assessments and treatment decisions shape patient safety and facility operations daily. Mainland candidates receive relocation and travel support and full Virgin Islands licensure assistance.

Correctional, forensic, and public-sector psychiatrists, including those seeking a first island engagement, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for patients referred by medical, mental health, or correctional personnel
• Diagnose and treat mental illnesses, emotional disorders, and behavioral conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychotropic medications, including metabolic and interaction monitoring
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric evaluations, including suicide risk, self-harm, and acute psychiatric episodes
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews, and advise on housing, observation status, and treatment needs
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete medical records and documentation
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care for patients transitioning to the community or other facilities
• Provide consultation and guidance to medical and correctional staff on mental health issues
• Conduct evaluations, prepare reports, and provide court appearances as required by the judicial system
• Be available during evenings and weekends for urgent mental health consultations as needed

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completed psychiatry residency
• Active medical licensure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, or active U.S. licensure with eligibility for Virgin Islands licensure (CLFC supports the application; VI licensure must be completed before start)
• Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry (ABPN)
• Active DEA registration or eligibility
• Minimum 3 years of post-residency clinical psychiatry experience
• Ability to pass facility security clearance and background screening

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Correctional, forensic, or public-sector psychiatry experience
• Forensic evaluation and expert testimony experience
• Addiction psychiatry experience, including medication-assisted treatment
• Experience practicing in island, rural, or underserved settings
• Existing ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands or Caribbean region

Why Practice in the U.S. Virgin Islands

• No passport required: the U.S. Virgin Islands is a U.S. territory, so U.S. citizens travel with a standard government ID.
• U.S. licensure standards and a U.S. dollar economy, with CLFC support for Virgin Islands licensure by endorsement (typically 4 to 8 weeks).
• Caribbean island lifestyle on St. Croix or St. Thomas: year-round climate, beaches, and a close-knit community.
• Mission-driven work serving a medically underserved population where your clinical judgment has direct impact.
• Relocation and licensure support so the move is straightforward, not a hurdle.

Compensation and Engagement Details

• Hourly rate range: $160 to $185 per hour (1099 independent contractor), commensurate with experience and credentials; approximately $385,000 annual equivalent at full-time
• Full-time engagement, approximately 2,080 hours annually
• Relocation and travel support provided (paid as a stipend, not a repayable loan) for qualified mainland candidates
• Virgin Islands licensure application support provided by CLFC, with licensure fees reimbursed
• Occurrence-based professional liability (malpractice) coverage arranged for the engagement
• Multi-year engagement potential aligned with the contract base term and renewal structure
• Housing assistance or stipend to offset island cost of living
• Cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reflecting the U.S. Virgin Islands market
• Annual continuing education (CME/CEU) allowance and licensure renewal support
• Limited after-hours telephone consultation only; no routine on-call schedule

About CLFC Healthcare and Communications

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a federal contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services across U.S. federal, state, local, and territorial agencies. Our network of 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters supports nationwide coverage. Equal Opportunity Employer, providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA.

Reference: 01CLFCT009. Please use this reference in all correspondence and document submissions for this position.