Psychiatrist Forensics - FSPA

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is expanding our psychiatry team! The Psychiatrist, FSPA will provide psychiatric treatment including but not limited to: psychiatric evaluations, medication maintenance, provides leadership to a multidisciplinary treatment team, and crisis intervention to people served in the Forensic Single Portal Authority (FSPA) Program located within the Harris County Jail.
This position will provide clinical leadership to the treatment team who provides services at this location.

Your Role in Action:

Evaluations and Assessments - Evaluate individuals and complete all applicable assessments which are required according to State and Jail Commission Program and Accreditation Standards and are deemed appropriate as outlined by the Harris Center Chief Medical Officer.

As a minimum, will complete the Psychiatric Evaluation and update the diagnosis as clinically appropriate.

Will complete an initial psychiatric evaluation as required for an Introduction to Psychiatric Medications and follow up with patients as medically necessary to ensure medication adherence.

Will complete court ordered medication petitions on patients as medically necessary for restoration to competency, including providing testimony to the court during court-ordered medication hearings.

Will complete AIMS on all individuals who receive antipsychotic medications as per the HHSC Medication and Audit Criteria and Guidelines.

Will order laboratory studies as recommended by HHSC Medication and Audit Criteria and Guidelines.

Will adhere to volume productivity expectations as defined by the unit in order to achieve or maintain competency for patients on the State Hospital Waitlist.

Will complete Certificates of Medical Examination (CMEs) as ordered by the court.

Medication Maintenance - Provide Medication Maintenance to those individuals served in the Harris County Jail.

Will provide medication management visits and monitor those individuals associated with this site. These reviews will occur according to each patient's individual needs.

Will order and monitor appropriate laboratory work for each individual who requires it, according to the individual's needs. Will review laboratory results prior to the next appointment with the patient and make recommendations as needed. Utilizes HHSC Medication and Audit Criteria and Guidelines.

Will prescribe according to HHSC formulary guidelines.

Case Consultation - Provide case consultation when deemed necessary and appropriate.
Will use a strength based, trauma informed approach to work with the treatment team to provide clinical leadership to all members of this team and collaborate for the best treatment options to help support clients in their treatment and recovery.

Will make treatment recommendations upon discharge from the Mental Health Units (MHU) or the Harris County Jail, as needed, for continuity of care and transition into the community.

Crisis Resolution Services - Provide Crisis Resolution Services and complete all required documentation as related to The Harris Center and Texas Jail Commission Accreditation Standards and 46B Statutory requirements if applicable.

Will provide face to face intervention for individuals as episodes occur

Will be empathetic to past/present traumatic events that could impact care

Will consult with appropriate medical physicians (ex: Emergency Room) when an individual is referred to program services, or in other situations as necessary.

Will consult with other community providers for those individuals who are served by the Harris County Jail.

Documentation
Complete a progress note for each appointment with individuals serviced and ensure the note contains the following elements:

Service(s) rendered

Date, start time, stop time, and total time

Signature and Credentials

Setting

Response of individual to intervention

Clinical notes will meet a standard of compliance with payor rules of documentation as measured by audits completed by designated department and scheduled/unscheduled reviews by Chief Medical Officer.

Record all services delivered on appropriate document(s) immediately after the service is rendered

Training - Complete all required training as outlined by The Harris Cener and Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO).

Ensure ability to demonstrate competency in aggression related curriculum

Maintain compliance with all the required agency and department specific training requirements as outlined.

Participate in continuing medical education particularly those activities that will enhance knowledge and skill related to the population served

Attend scheduled team meetings with other members of the Treatment Team. Attend scheduled medical staff meetings with the Medical Director.

Other Duties - perform other related job duties as assigned

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• Graduation from as 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

Supervisory Relations and Responsibilities (Optional)
A. Supervisors
i. Administrative: Harris Center Mental Health Jail Administrator will oversee any duty or task that is non-clinical in nature.
ii. Clinical: Chief Medial Officer will provide guidance on clinical/medical tasks.

B.APRN and PA's Supervisor
i. Provide supervision of APRN's and PA's, along with prescriptive authority

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1.Preferred Knowledge of the Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 46B. Incompetent to Stand Trial. 46B.071, 46B.073, 46B.090

2.Knowledge of Texas Health & Human Services Department (HHSC) Rules and Statutes, including guidelines for prescribing psychoactive drugs.

3.Knowledge of Texas Mental Health Code

4.DSM-V or ICD -knowledge of diagnostic criteria, specific clinical features and guidelines for formulating a diagnosis

5.The ability to incorporate patient history and symptoms and environmental and related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment recommendation

6.Intimate knowledge of Chronic mental health treatment, including current psycho-pharmacological trends.

7.Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team

8.Knowledge of current trends in alcohol and drug treatment.

9.Ability to type execute standard word processing software on the computer

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching - a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #62103. Harris County Sheriffs Department , 1200 Baker St., Houston, TX 77002.
• Sign-on bonus $10,000

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.