PSYCHIATRIST

GENERAL SUMMARY

Responsible for conducting psychiatric examinations, prescribing and monitoring of psychotropic medications, and other consumer/patient related services, and completing associated documentation. May also provide supervision of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and other assigned personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

* Conducts psychiatric examinations and reviews collateral information of assigned patients in accordance with applicable guidelines.

* Prescribes psychotropic medications in accordance with the Center's Prescribing Practices Policies and Procedures to treat psychiatric illness. Orders labs in accordance with recommended guidelines.

* Documents evaluation and treatment of clients as well as lab results and other evaluations related to treatment.

* Completes physician's certificates or other documentation for involuntary treatment in accordance with applicable laws and the Mental Health Code.

* Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.

* Coordinates care with paraprofessionals and clinic staff.

* Attends and participates in organizational meetings.

* Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

* Graduation from an accredited medical school and the successful completion of a residency approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body.

* Must be Board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology

* Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Residency Program.

Licenses or Certifications

* Current Texas Physician's permit and U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Substance Registration Certificate.

Other Requirements

* Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company's auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business.

* Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies.

* Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.

* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a proven safe and harm-free method of behavior modification. All consumer-facing employees of CHCS must take NCI courses facilitated by the CHCS Training team within the first 45 days of employment.

* NCI is intended to support human service professionals in giving aggressive, disruptive, or out-of-control people the best care and welfare possible, even in the most violent situation.

* NCI training provides staff with the skills to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations that may involve more challenging behaviors. It focuses on prevention and offers proven strategies for safely defusing anxious, hostile or violent behavior at the earliest possible stage.

* Depending on assigned unit/program, applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following may result in being disqualified for this position:
Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Language Proficiency Pay (LPP) payments are subject to successful testing, certification by CHCS Payroll, and availability of funding. Funding may be renewed in subsequent fiscal years but is not guaranteed.

* Board Certified

SUPERVISION

* Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a business unit or key work area including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals, and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

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