Staff Psychiatrist Inpat-CMC- Skyview Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Rusk, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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 inpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Requirements

Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
Must hold a current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certification.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience.
Experience with digital medical utilization.

Responsibilities

Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
Provides emergency psychiatric call.
Works effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs related duties as required.