Psychiatrist- Part Time

Location: Town of Texas

# Psychiatrist
- Part Time Hot Job## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary/year Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Licensed Psychiatrist## Description
** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
** The incumbent will provide medical/psychiatric services to the adult population including but not limited to providing support to the Crisis Respite Unit (CRU), Medication Clinics, and possibly Child and Adolescent Services (CAS). Services will be provided in accordance with DSHS Rules, Community Service Standards, and Center Policy and Procedures. Functions include psychiatric evaluations, brief mental status examinations, prescribing and monitoring the effectiveness of psychoactive medication, contributing to the team process of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of severe psychiatric disorders, precise documentation of all services rendered.

Services will conform to the “Texas Approach to Psychiatric Rehabilitation” philosophy, as well as TIMA (Texas Implementation of Medication Algorithms), and will be flexible, customer-oriented and outcome-focused.
Hours worked include regular office hours as well as crisis/emergency on-call rotation.  The incumbent will practice in a multi-disciplinary environment where consultation and input from all disciplines and levels is valued and appreciated.  Services are provided in one urban area as well as a number of small rural community Mental Health Centers.  HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care throughout the agency, emphasizing cultural sensitivity and a safe and respectful environment for all individuals served and staff.  

All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position. Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer’s discretion.  Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.## Qualifications
** Education, Training, and Experience
** Graduation from an approved medical school, completion of one year internship in an approved hospital, plus completion of three-year psychiatric residency in psychiatry required, post residency experience preferred.  Board Certification preferred;
Board eligible candidates are acceptable.  Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of Texas.  Must have current driver’s license and be insurable to drive Center vehicles. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.