Psych MidLevel Practitioner-OP- Austin MH Hub
University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Austin, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD). This role provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to outpatient psychiatric facilities within the UTMB sector of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), under the direction of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Outpatient.
Requirements
- Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
- Mental health experience required.
- Current BLS-HP required.
Nice To Haves
- Correctional experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to psychiatric outpatient facilities, under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Outpatient.
- Regularly participates in clinical consultations with the facility mental health and medical staff.
- Conducts psychiatric assessments and develops treatment plans for assigned patients under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Outpatient.
- Participates in the psychiatry QI/QM program.
- Provides emergency psychiatric call.
- Works all assigned hours as required.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
- Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
- Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
