Inpatient Correctional Psychiatrist

Curative

Texas

On-site

USD 230,000 - 320,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Curative is seeking an experienced psychiatrist to provide direct psychiatric care to offenders in inpatient facilities under the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The role includes supervision of mid-level practitioners and participation in QI/QM, due process, and emergency psychiatry.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas medical license, is board-certified in psychiatry, and maintains a current DEA registration.

Qualifications

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 Administration controlled substances registration certification.

Responsibilities

Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the 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 CMS and UR processes and personnel.
Adheres to internal controls established for department.
Performs related duties as required.