Medical Director

Job Description:

The Psychiatrist V performs managerial (senior level) work for the State Hospitals. Provides clinical leadership that involves directing, overseeing, and/or coordinating psychiatric, mental, and behavioral health, medical treatment and other clinical activities in the state hospital. Monitors trends, oversees the diagnosing and treatment plans of all patients, and develops policies and procedures to admit, access, and administer specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and determines when patient should be discharged. The Psychiatrist V directs clinical quality assurance and performance improvement projects and initiative at the hospital level and supervises the work of employees at the state hospital. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves directing psychiatric activities in the state hospital, monitoring trends and activities, has oversight of subordinate psychiatrists and nurse practitioners who diagnose and treat patients, and administers specialized psychiatric treatments and perform procedures. When required, this position may take on patients as primary doctor such as times when attending doctor is unavailable. Represents clinical services as a member of the hospital governing body, Executive Committee, and other HHSC or agency-wide committees.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Must be licensed (unrestricted) as a medical doctor by the State of Texas and be Board Certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry in the state of Texas. Must have current registration certificate from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Must possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI#) as defined by Medicare Part B and enroll as a Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider.

Initial Screening Criteria:

At least three to five years of experience working as a psychiatrist is required.

At least three to five years of experience working with people with psychiatric disorders is required.

Residency trained.

Pay: $25,374.89 - $27,975.83 per month

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Benefits:

Salary : $25,375 - $27,976