Psy.D / Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent / Texas / Permanent / Adolescent Psychiatrist Job


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Post Date: Mar 19, 2024
Job Type: Psy.D
Position Type: Permanent
Specialty: Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent
Board Certification: Either
Degree Required: Psy.D
Salary: 251,652.00
Visa Sponsor: Yes
Location: Texas - Vernon
Job Reference: 395080
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Description
Psychiatrist III Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? Then the State Hospital System (SHS) may be just the place for you! The SHS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state, and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The SHS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan. The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations, care, and treatment to the patients at North Texas State hospital by serving as an effective champion of the Social Learning approach to treatment. The Psychiatrist is the clinical leader of a Treatment Team providing guidance to other treatment team members regarding the treatment of the patients under their care. Completion of duties requires complex decision making within the guidelines laid out in the date sources referenced herein. The psychiatrist functions under the sole supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist. The Psychiatrist takes an active role in leadership and demonstrations of the program practices, social learning principles, and serves as a teacher, trainer, coach, and mentor for both patients and staff. The Psychiatrist supports and promotes the matrix schedule of activities by taking an active role in assuring that the therapeutic activities of his or her treatment team conform to the prescribed schedule. Knowledge of the Social Learning Program is evident through participation and leadership in all treatment team settings including QIT meetings and cross-disciplinary shift reports. The Vernon South Campus serves as a long-term treatment center for adolescents ranging from 13 to 17-years old. The Vernon North Campus serves the forensic and psychiatric needs of adults in a maximum-security setting.

Skills
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of medicine, general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and community psychiatry. Knowledge and understanding of the Administrative Policies and Procedures, Medical Staff By-laws, Rules and Regulations, and DSHS Administrative Law. Registration or Licensure Requirements:
A license to practice medicine in Texas plus successful completion of a residency in psychiatry, approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent body. Thorough knowledge of and clinical skills in general psychiatry, forensic psychiatry and community psychiatry. A demonstrated ability to evaluate patients and develop appropriate treatment plans and implement effective treatment. Skills in leading and coordinating activities of the interdisciplinary treatment team in in-patient evaluation, treatment plan development, treatment implementation, and documentation of all phases of treatment.


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Initial Selection Criteria:
Applicants submit a complete application and meet the outlined standards.



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