What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist position at Hill Country MHDD Centers?
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This Psychiatrist position is responsible for providing outpatient psychiatric treatment to adults with severe and persistent mental illness in a community mental health setting. The Psychiatrist works as the outpatient team leader in conjunction with the Clinic Director while under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer.
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You will get to:
- Perform psychiatric evaluations and follow-up as needed for purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Evaluate clients regarding their need for psychotropic medication and prescribe medication when appropriate.
- Supervise mid-level practitioners as assigned by Chief Medical Officer.
- Provide direction on the scope, types and evaluation of clinical programming that is offered utilizing best practices and proven clinical methodologies in delivery of client care.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that supports diagnosis and outcome-based services with a recovery-oriented philosophy.
- Maintain current on the job training and licensure requirements.
You'll definitely need:
- Licensed to practice medicine in Texas, plus successful completion of a residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body.
- Minimum 2 years of psychiatric practice with adults. Experience providing community-based services is a plus.
- Maintain valid Texas state Driver's License and auto insurance.
- Bilingual English/Spanish helpful.
We're excited to provide:
- PPO health insurance plan with option to add dependents.
- PPO dental plan and vision insurance options for healthy teeth and eyes.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- 401(a) plan, employer matches your contributions dollar for dollar up to 8% of your salary. You are 100% vested after 3 years of service.
- 457/403(b) plan, employees are immediately eligible to contribute pre-tax earnings.
- Generous paid time off for fun and vacations and paid sick time for when you're under the weather.
- Authentic and caring environment where folks care about each other and want to do good in the world.