Staff Psychiatrist Inpat-CMC- Skyview Unit – UTMB

TxPsych; 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

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned toinpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
• May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (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 all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 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 Agency controlled substances registration certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Experience with digital medical utilization.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.