Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health preferred
Valid TX driver's license and insurable
Experience in managed care settings
Strong clinical leadership skills
Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents
Lead and manage high-quality service delivery
Ensure compliance with Center's policies and laws
Conduct assessments of patients' mental health needs
Discuss treatment options with patients
Prescribe medications for long-term mental health treatment
Benefits
Opportunity to work with children and adolescents
Engagement in a supportive clinical leadership role
Focus on high-quality managed care services
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Education and Experience:
Must have a graduate-level nursing degree, such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Certification in Psychiatric Mental Health preferred
Must have valid TX driver's license and be insurable
Job Purpose:
Will provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in center services
Will provide clinical leadership, and direction in managing the provision of high quality service using managed care expertise
Responsible for providing expertise in areas that impact quality managed care services, in addition to providing high quality psychiatric care to Center's consumers
Will carry out clinical supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Center's policies and applicable laws
Job Function:
Will provide therapeutic interventions to patients to help them manage their mental health issues
Will conduct assessments of patient's physical and mental health needs to determine treatment plans
Will discuss treatment options with patients to help them make informed decisions about their care
Will prescribe medications to patients who need long-term treatment for mental illness
