POSITION TITLE: Psychiatrist

LOCATION: HOPE Clinic

REPORTS TO: Behavioral Health Director

EDUCATION: MD or DO Required; completion of a residency program in Psychiatry

WORK EXPERIENCE: 2 years or more experience working in mental health preferred.

SALARY RANGE: DOE

FLSA STATUS: Salary - Exempt

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

LANGUAGE: Fluent in English; Bilingual in English and Spanish, Arabic, Burmese, Chinese or other languages is preferred.

HOPE Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a primary care Psychiatrist at a community health center, the Psychiatrist is committed to delivering quality health services to patients who are medically under-served and committed to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) initiative. The Psychiatrist is enthusiastic about providing team-based integrated services and is dedicated to innovation directed at improving patient health and staff satisfaction.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits to children, adolescents, and adults;
• Prescribe, direct, or administer psycho-therapeutic treatment or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders;
• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals;
• Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments;
• Writes and maintains progress notes and documents psychiatric visits as outlined in the policy;
• Examines or conducts laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on a general physical condition or mental disorders;
• Collaborate with psychotherapists, physicians, psychologists, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress as an integral part of the clinical team;
• Makes appropriate referrals for clients (within or outside of the agency);
• Obtains client records when needed;
• Provide telepsychiatry services.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation;
• Provide monitoring and continuity of care between patient visits;
• Have a working knowledge of ICD 10, CPT, and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training, as necessary;
• Assist the medical team with urgent patient referrals;
• Supervise residents, and medical students rotating in the department;
• Participates in peer review,
• Participates in interdisciplinary staff meetings when available;
• Attend on-site/off-site community engagement activities and on-site/off-site clinic events/meetings as needed;
• Maintains ongoing communication with school staff and other providers as needed and may provide educational training for Hope Clinic staff;
• Maintains monthly statistics and abides by the agency’s Policies and Procedures manual and Mental Health department Policies and Procedures;
• Close all patient’s charts within 48 hours;
• Meet the productivity expectations set by the clinic;
• Be flexible to cover other sites;
• Participate in after-hour call rotations;
• Report to the Behavioral Health Director;
• Complete administrative assignments as requested by Chief Medical Officer;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support HOPE Clinic’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a current unrestricted license and DEA in the State of Texas;
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association;
• Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty;
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods;
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience;
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms;
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic, and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders;
• Thoughtful and compassionate.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• MD or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine;
• Residency program and board-certified in Psychiatry; 2 years fellowship in Child & Adolescent preferred;
• Work experience as a psychiatrist.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Bilingual (Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and/or Spanish with English) is preferred.
• Above average skills in language ability as well as public speaking and writing.
• Must have good transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s license.