[Hiring] Staff Psychiatrist @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

• The Psychiatrist performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the State Hospital Medical Director.
• Conducts psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating State Hospital patients.
• Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes system data to ensure recovery plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Recovery Team.
• Ensures that the recovery plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training as needed to direct care staff.
• Attends weekly/monthly meetings and leads/chairs discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes and follows through on the implementation plans.
• Participates in committees of the State Hospital Governing Body and performance improvement activities.
• Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Performs other duties relative to the position, including participating in disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• At least three years’ experience working as a psychiatrist is preferred.
• Twelve (12) months’ experience working with people with psychiatric disorders is preferred.

Requirements

• Applicant must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license and be board certified or board eligible (completed residency in Psychiatry) prior to start date.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.