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 PRN 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:

Discover an exciting and rewarding career at The HARRIS CENTER, where we not only offer 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. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our psychiatrists are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education. This includes the Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program, specifically tailored for professionals working in local mental health authorities like ours. This benefit is an integral part of our commitment to support your financial well-being and professional growth, allowing you to focus more on your passion for mental health care and less on financial constraints.

Enhance your professional expertise with our signature Clinical Transformation Learning Series, an exclusive benefit for our team members at The Harris Center. This series offers free CMEs twice every month, providing a valuable opportunity for continuous learning and professional development. Tailored specifically for practicing psychiatrists, these sessions cover a wide range of critical topics. These engaging and informative sessions not only contribute to your CME credits but also equip you with practical insights and advanced knowledge to excel in your practice. As part of our commitment to your growth, we ensure these learning opportunities are provided free of charge, fostering an environment of ongoing learning and clinical excellence.

What else you should know:

• Your Workweek: Enjoy a consistent schedule ofMonday through Friday, 8-5pm allowing for flexible scheduling. A hybrid approach to care is used across the continuum of crisis care to provide additional flexibility. Additional hours are available if desired to supplement income.
• Your workplace: Your role is located at 1200 Baker St Houston, TX 77002. You will work with an engaging multidisciplinary team consisting of nurses, social services, and other physician team members (Psychiatrists, Primary Care) to deliver meaningful care to an underserved patient population.
• This posting is associated with position #59627.

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 provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 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 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural 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.