Licensed Psychiatrist (Contracted)

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Arlington; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 220,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider is seeking a Licensed Psychiatrist to join a dedicated team focused on helping children and adolescents face mental health challenges. This role involves providing compassionate care, psychiatric evaluations, and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals to develop effective treatment plans. Ideal candidates should possess an MD or DO degree, relevant residency experience, and exemplary problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified or eligible in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license in Texas and DEA certification required.
• Experience in healthcare inpatient hospital setting preferred (2-4 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Manage psychotropic medications and monitor their effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program

Tools

Computer and various software programs

Job description

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Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment to service excellence extends across several states and different care settings.

Our team ensures patients receive the high-quality, personalized care they need to overcome mental health and behavioral challenges. We offer a range of settings including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient counseling and therapies.

Join our dedicated nursing team in making a lasting difference in the lives of children and adolescents facing mental health challenges. As a Licensed Psychiatrist, you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care while working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary treatment team.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and board-certified Psychiatrist to join our mental health team. The ideal candidate will provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients with mental health disorders. The Psychiatrist will work collaboratively with psychologists, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Education: MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Residency: Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program.

License and Certifications: License and certifications should include the following: Board certified or eligible in Psychiatry, Valid and unrestricted medical license in the State of Texas, and DEA certification for prescribing controlled substances.

Experience: Prefer 2 to 4 years of healthcare inpatient hospital experience

Preferred Qualifications: Subspecialty training (e.g., child and adolescent, geriatric, addiction psychiatry) is a plus. Experience working in [inpatient/outpatient/community/telepsychiatry] settings. Bilingual abilities are an advantage.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment as needed.
• Cooperate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain detailed and accurate patient records in compliance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions, medications, and treatment options.
• Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and continuing education.
• Stay current with advancements in psychiatry and mental health treatments.
  
  

Note: The essential job functions of this position are not limited to the duties listed above.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of key internal/external health-care environments.
• Knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Demonstrate above average problem-solving skills.
• Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers, and referral sources.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
• Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This job is subject to normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Exposure Category

Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but

employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks.

Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.

Unplanned Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, And Other Work Aides

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.

• Telephone and paging system.
• Computer and various software programs.
• Copy machine.
• Facsimile machine.
• Calculator/10-key.
• Policies, procedures, plans, and programming manuals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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