Adv Pract Provider Psych IP - Wayne Scott Unit

Utmb; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a qualified Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) to deliver direct psychiatric care to inpatients within the correctional system. The role operates under the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist – Inpatient, with supervision and collaboration across facility mental health teams.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, participation in QI/QM initiatives, and emergency psychiatric call coverage.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Correctional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care to inpatients under supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist – Inpatient.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Participate in facility clinical consultations with mental health and medical staff.
• Contribute to the psychiatry QI/QM program.
• Provide emergency psychiatric call coverage.
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Staff Psychiatrist – Inpatient, Clinical Director, and Director of Mental Health Services.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Clinical teamwork

Education

Accredited PA/NP program

Job description

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).

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient, provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to inpatient psychiatric facilities within the UTMB sector of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Contribute to the success of UTMB Correctional Managed Care.
• Provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to psychiatric inpatient facilities, under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient.
• 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 - Inpatient.
• 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 and assigned by the Staff Psychiatrist – Inpatient, Clinical Director, and/or the Director of Mental Health Services.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office and medical equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment is 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:

• 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.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Correctional experience is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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