CommUnityCare
Overview
At Central Health, we provide person-centered, trauma-informed mental health care and are seeking a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist to join our new and growing department. The psychiatrist will work on a multidisciplinary team with support staff including a medical assistant, behavioral health/psychiatry nurse, clinical pharmacist, and community health worker. The role involves close collaboration with Central Health counselors to deliver optimal patient care. The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medications for adult patients referred from medical clinics and community-based teams. The patient population is diverse, including both housed and unhoused individuals with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse, medical illnesses, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct and appropriate mental health care in community and clinic settings via face-to-face interactions and telehealth (video visits). There is also an opportunity for clinical leadership. The psychiatrist will be supported by the Director of Behavioral Health, Associate Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Medical Officer, and will supervise advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and medical students in accordance with Texas Medical Board regulations and Central Health policies. Responsibilities
Ensure optimal patient care
that complies with federal, state, and local requirements. Diagnose and treat
mental health disorders based on patient history and assessments, referring to specialists when necessary. Prescribe medications and therapies
understanding psychopharmacology for treatment and prevention. Coordinate care
with medical specialty service lines, multidisciplinary team members, and community teams to establish effective referral and consultation systems. Document patient data
including mental health history, treatment plans, and assessment results in electronic medical records. Apply evidence-based best practices
in mental healthcare. Provide clinical management
via in-person and telehealth services. Collaborate
with the care team to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Build respectful relationships
with colleagues and community partners. Engage respectfully
with patients and their families. Complete mandatory training
and maintain licensure and credentials. Perform other duties
as assigned. Qualifications
Required:
M.D. or D.O. degree with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
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At Central Health, we provide person-centered, trauma-informed mental health care and are seeking a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist to join our new and growing department. The psychiatrist will work on a multidisciplinary team with support staff including a medical assistant, behavioral health/psychiatry nurse, clinical pharmacist, and community health worker. The role involves close collaboration with Central Health counselors to deliver optimal patient care. The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medications for adult patients referred from medical clinics and community-based teams. The patient population is diverse, including both housed and unhoused individuals with psychiatric and co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse, medical illnesses, physical disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include providing direct and appropriate mental health care in community and clinic settings via face-to-face interactions and telehealth (video visits). There is also an opportunity for clinical leadership. The psychiatrist will be supported by the Director of Behavioral Health, Associate Chief Medical Officer, and Chief Medical Officer, and will supervise advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and medical students in accordance with Texas Medical Board regulations and Central Health policies. Responsibilities
Ensure optimal patient care
that complies with federal, state, and local requirements. Diagnose and treat
mental health disorders based on patient history and assessments, referring to specialists when necessary. Prescribe medications and therapies
understanding psychopharmacology for treatment and prevention. Coordinate care
with medical specialty service lines, multidisciplinary team members, and community teams to establish effective referral and consultation systems. Document patient data
including mental health history, treatment plans, and assessment results in electronic medical records. Apply evidence-based best practices
in mental healthcare. Provide clinical management
via in-person and telehealth services. Collaborate
with the care team to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed care. Build respectful relationships
with colleagues and community partners. Engage respectfully
with patients and their families. Complete mandatory training
and maintain licensure and credentials. Perform other duties
as assigned. Qualifications
Required:
M.D. or D.O. degree with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
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