Psychiatrist (Houston)

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Brief Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is expanding our psychiatry team! We're dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with mental health and IDD needs. Our services span outpatient, emergency, and jail-based clinical settings in Harris County. As the local mental health authority, we strive to offer high-quality, accessible care. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for our clients and staff.

We're actively seeking a PRN Psychiatrist who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families struggling with mental illness. We want psychiatrists who are committed to meeting diverse needs and providing quality mental health care in the community. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and a passion for helping underserved individuals, promoting recovery and patient-centeredness. We value partners who are willing to go above and beyond, navigate complexity gracefully, and do the right thing in a public sector setting.

Your role will involve performing psychiatric evaluations and providing clinical leadership. As an outpatient psychiatrist, you'll be part of a compassionate and dedicated team that includes care coordinators, licensed therapists, practice managers, and nurses. We offer hybrid and in-person outpatient positions.

Your Role In Action

• Evaluate individuals and complete all applicable assessments which are required according to State and Program Standards and are deemed appropriate as outlined by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Provide Medication Maintenance to those individuals assigned to the physicians caseload or those deemed necessary to serve during a crisis situation.
• Provide case consultation and prescribe all rehabilitative therapies associated with persons served.
• Provide Crisis Resolution Services and make appropriate recommendations for other crisis services as needed.
• Complete all required documentation necessary to ensure compliance with required Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, THE Harris Center, and organizational standards 100% of the time.
• Prescriptive Authority and provide Supervision of APRN and PAs.
• Complete all required training as outlined by The Harris Center and attend designated meetings.
• Perform other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required, whether or not mentioned in the job description.

Education

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an Accredited Medical School and Psychiatric Residency Program. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Special Courses, Certificates, and Licenses: Texas Medical License.

Other Key Qualifications

• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Texas (Specialty in Psychiatry).
• Boards Eligible or Board Certified in General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent, and Forensic.
• Must have and maintain a current controlled Substance Registration certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Registered

What We Have To Offer

Discover an exciting and rewarding career at The HARRIS CENTER, where we not only offer a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Benefits include a robust retirement plan with company matching, prior service credit for increased PTO, cell phone discounts, entertainment deals, a free Headspace subscription, Employee Assistance Program, business casual dress code, and student loan forgiveness programs such as the Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.

Enhance your professional expertise with our Clinical Transformation Learning Series, offering free CMEs twice a month, tailored for practicing psychiatrists, covering critical topics to support your growth and clinical excellence.

What Else You Should Know

• Your Workweek: Monday through Friday, 8-5pm, with flexible scheduling and hybrid care options. Additional hours available for extra income.
• Your workplace: Located at 1502 Ben Taub Houston, TX 77030, working with an engaging multidisciplinary team serving an underserved patient population.
• This posting is associated with position #147789

About Us

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health and IDD Authority for Harris County, Texas. As Texas's largest behavioral health provider, serving over 79,000 people in FY2019 with an annual budget over $275 million, we offer a full continuum of services across 86 sites and in more than 42 languages, including sign language, to serve our diverse community. Our team of over 2,500 employees is dedicated to meeting behavioral health and IDD needs and empowering residents to reach their full potential.