Clinical Asst Professor HSC - Psychiatry

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans & supplemental coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Mother-friendly workplace

Job summary

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the Permian Basin is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive care across inpatient and outpatient settings. The role includes adult and pediatric populations, with duties to educate and supervise students, residents, and fellows, and opportunities for research involvement.

The position calls for completing psychiatry residency and USMLE Step 3, with board eligibility or board certification in psychiatry as preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS required.
• Completion of psychiatry residency.
• USMLE Step 3 completed.
• Board eligibility or in-process for psychiatry.
• Board certification in psychiatry preferred.
• Active Texas medical license preferred.
• Fellowship in child & adolescent psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatients and outpatients.
• Diagnose and treat mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans including medications and psychotherapy.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Provide crisis intervention and management of psychiatric emergencies.
• For Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: evaluate and treat children and adolescents; monitor progress and adjust plans.

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

Psychiatry residency

Board eligibility in psychiatry

USMLE Step 3

Board certification in psychiatry (preferred)

Texas medical license (preferred)

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship (preferred)

Job description

Position Description

The Psychiatry roles at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the School of Medicine in the Permian Basin involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care in general, child & adolescent and forensic settings. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Educate and supervise students, residents and fellows. Research opportunities available.

Major/Essential Functions

General Psychiatry - Inpatient and Outpatient

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention and management of psychiatric emergencies.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents.
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral or emotional issues.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO or MBBS.
• Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
• Board Eligibility, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in psychiatry.
• Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board Certification in psychiatry.
• 2+ years of experience in outpatient or inpatient psychiatry.
• Active Texas Medical License.
• Completion of, or in process of completing, a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the­art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.