Adv Pract Provider Psych IP - Wayne Scott Unit

UTMB Health; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Richmond, Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for inpatient psychiatry to deliver direct psychiatric care to inmates within the TDCJ system under supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient. The role includes conducting psychiatric assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with facility mental health and medical staff.

A QA/QM program participation and emergency psychiatric care are expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care to inpatients under supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient.
• Participate in clinical consultations with facility mental health and medical staff.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Participate in the psychiatry QA/QM program and provide emergency psychiatric care.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

Accredited PA/NP program

Texas licensure

BLS-HP certification

Job description

Adv Pract Provider Psych IP - Wayne Scott Unit

Richmond, Texas, United States

New

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606885

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.

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.

Compensation