Psychiatrist - forensic mental health

Other Compensation Sign-on bonus $10,000
Employee Type Full-time
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.
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 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. Will use a strength based, trauma informed approach to work with the treatmentteam to provide clinical leadership to all members of this team and collaborate forthe 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.

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.

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).
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 medical staff meetings with the Medical Director.

Graduation from as Accredited Medical School and Psychiatric Residency Program. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Texas Medical License.

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.Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Registered
Administrative: Harris Center Mental Health Jail Administrator will oversee any duty or task that is non-clinical in nature.
Clinical: Chief Medial Officer will provide guidance on clinical/medical tasks.

APRN and PA’s Supervisor
Provide supervision of APRN’s and PA’s, along with prescriptive authority
Knowledge of Texas Health & Human Services Department (HHSC) Rules and Statutes, including guidelines for prescribing psychoactive drugs.

Knowledge of Texas Mental Health Code

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

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

Ability to type execute standard word processing software on the computer
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. 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.
Sign-on bonus $10,000
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.
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