Psy.D / Psychiatry / Texas / Permanent / AFP Psychiatrist Job

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 Adolescent Forensic Program Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations, care, and treatment to the patients at North Texas State Hospital and services such 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 required complex decision making within the guidelines laid out in the data sources referenced herein. The Psychiatrist functions under the sole supervision of the Chief Psychiatrist or Assistant Medical Director. The Psychiatrist takes an active role in leadership and demonstration 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 / 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.

HIPPA Access: Health Care: PHI 1-B. This employee has full access to a limited set of records in accordance with HIPPA regulations. Initially, the psychiatrist's duties will consist mostly of completing Physician's Certificates of Medical Examination, and testifying in court for recommitments and court-ordered medications, for all patients on the Vernon campus. In the future, depending on circumstances, the psychiatrist may switch to a more traditional role as leader of a treatment team with a patient caseload on one of the programs of the Vernon campus.

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.