Inpatient Psychiatric AP/NP — Corrections Care

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

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.