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The Staff Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric care to offenders at outpatient facilities within UTMB’s Texas Department of Criminal Justice sector. The role operates under the Director of Mental Health Services and may include civil commitment and due process proceedings, clinical supervision of psychiatric mid-level practitioners, emergency psychiatric call, and participation in psychiatry quality improvement and management programs. The work environment is within a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center.
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Staff Psychiatrist Out Pat-CMC - CASUAL
Huntsville, Texas, United States
New
Physician
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2606431
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY :
Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to outpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
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Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
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May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
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Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
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Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
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Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
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Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
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Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
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Provides emergency psychiatric call.
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Works effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
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Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
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Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT :
Standard office equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
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Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
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Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
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Must hold a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substances registration certification.
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
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Two (2) years of experience.
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Experience with digital medical utilization.
Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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