Psychiatrist - 2 vacancies

Location 1502 Ben Taub Loop,Houston, TX, 77030,United States Other Compensation Sign-on bonus $10,000 Employee Type Full-time Required Degree Doctorate 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 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 PA’s. 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. 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 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 #6444. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Harris Center