PsychiatristJob Number: 26-10235
Job Summary: Serves as a Psychiatrist in a Jail based mental health setting providing medical services within scope of license, training, credentialing, and current standards of care and per quality criteria of the employer. Determines and documents evidence of psychopathology, if present, and makes a diagnostic formulation. Assesses client's needs and options to satisfy the requirements of the case. Discusses with the client their findings and recommendations. Decides whether initiation of treatment is urgent: medication, labs, other diagnostic tests, hospitalization, social setting, detox program; verifies that written consent for medication of client has been secured, documents therapist's plan and/or completes other referral/medical forms as appropriate. With consent of client, carries out treatment plan, documents in prescribed manner the interactions during sessions and progress of therapy. Discusses their opinions and/or findings with therapists and makes recommendations when indicated. Works harmoniously with Unit Manager(s), Associate Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer to define and deliver quality clinical medical care for all clients with the units.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Education:Required:
- Graduation from an accredited medical school is required. Successful completion of psychiatric residency approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body.
License:Required:
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas. Current DPS and DEA licenses and Board eligible.
- Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Experience:Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- 2 years of experience in psychiatry.
Hours: Full-Time.
Workdays: Monday - Friday.
Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM.
Salary: $275,951.76 - $319,461.02.
Employee Benefits: - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave
- Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(b) retirement account
- Gold's Gym membership discount
- Mileage reimbursement
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.
This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.
Keywords: Pychiatrist
