What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recurrent Faculty Member - Psychiatry position at Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr?
The Psychiatry roles at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in the School of Medicine in the Permian Basin involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care in general, child & adolescent and forensic settings. This includes diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. Educate and supervise students, residents and fellows. Research opportunities available.General Psychiatry - Inpatient and Outpatient:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient and outpatient clients.
- Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide crisis intervention and management of psychiatric emergencies.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents.
- Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and behavioral or emotional issues.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including medication management and psychotherapy.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Perform forensic psychiatric assessments for competency to stand trial, criminal responsibility, risk assessments, and other legal matters.
- Prepare detailed forensic reports for courts, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
- Provide expert testimony in court, depositions, and other legal settings as required.
- Collaborate with legal professionals, including attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officers, to provide insights and recommendations on psychiatric issues in legal cases.
- MD, DO or MBBS.
- Completion of, or in process of completing, a residency in psychiatry.
- Board Eligibility, or in the process of completing training to become board eligible, in psychiatry.
- Completion of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.