Pediatric Psychiatrist jobs in Texas

Description

The psychiatrist is given extensive independent judgment in reviewing medical information and providing expert opinion with regard to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health patients.

The psychiatrist will oversee the treatment plans and progress of  pediatric patients, serve as

consultant on specific cases and examine and treat patients whose condition may also require pharmacological intervention

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations
• Conducts psychosocial assessments
• Develop treatment plans, which may include psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hospitalization and medication
• Writes and maintains progress notes for psychiatric and psychotherapy sessions
• Maintains and updates client records
• Consults with psychotherapists relating to mutual clients
• Makes appropriate referrals for clients (within or outside of agency)
• Obtains client records when needed (school, MHMRA, etc.)
• Participates in weekly interdisciplinary staff meetings
• Advises on kind and quantity of psychiatric supplies and equipment.
•  Coordinates psychiatric services with other medical activities
• Maintains monthly statistics and abides by agency’s Policies and Procedures manual and Mental Health department Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid medical license to practice in Texas, be in good standing and experience working in a high-volume clinic environment.
• Graduate of a formal accredited medical school and certified to practice by Texas State Board of Licensure and Supervision
• Preferably Board certified in Psychiatry with a high level of competency in working with mental health issues, children and adolescents, families and diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic settings
• Interest and/or experience in collaboration with interdisciplinary health teams
• Possess unrestricted DEA certificate; excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Compliance with professional and ethical standards of health care delivery.

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Ability to continuously explore ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness
• Lead and participate in a team-based environment
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output
• Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of key initiatives concurrently
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with executive leadership, Board of Directors, and staff