Inpatient Prison Psychiatrist - Direct Care & Supervision

Federation of Texas Psychiatry; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a psychiatrist to provide direct psychiatric care to offenders in inpatient facilities within the TDCJ/UTMB sector. The role is located in a prison environment and requires strong clinical judgment.

Applicants must hold a current license to practice medicine in Texas, be eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry, and maintain a DEA registration. Responsibilities include supervision of mid-level clinicians and participation in QI/QM programs.

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 DEA registration certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
• May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from TDCJ.
• Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
• Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned.
• 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 and reporting structure established for department.

Skills

Direct psychiatric care

Clinical supervision

Emergency psychiatry

QI/QM program participation

Inpatient psychiatry

Education

Medical license (Texas)

Board Certification in Psychiatry (eligible)

DEA registration

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a psychiatrist to provide direct psychiatric care to offenders in inpatient facilities within the TDCJ/UTMB sector. The role is located in a prison environment and requires strong clinical judgment.

Applicants must hold a current license to practice medicine in Texas, be eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry, and maintain a DEA registration. Responsibilities include supervision of mid-level clinicians and participation in QI/QM programs.