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Job Description
Corr Psychiatrist
42461BR
42461BR
Position Description
Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Major/Essential Functions- Performs as a responsible and cooperative team member. Adheres to institutional standards of ethics and professional conduct. On time for appointment and meetings. Considerate of workspace and time of other staff. Maintains confidences regarding personal lives of colleagues. Maintains a responsible, task-oriented demeanor on the job. Communicates with others in a respectful, courteous manner. Adheres to dress code. Responsible for accurate and timely submission of Web leave reporting. Responsible for accurately monitoring own leave with supervisor.
- Assesses patients to determine general mental health and prescribes treatment with treatment teams' input and administers medication or other treatment as needed. Assesses patients for common forensic issues such civil commitment, decisional capacity, compelled medication, etc. and participates in their respective legal processes. Refers patients to medical specialist or practitioner for specialized treatment.
- Takes call to ensure there is continuous psychiatric coverage for the correctional health facility.
- Inspects, completes and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classifications; completes admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries; and makes rounds on patients admitted (if applicable). Provides clinical oversight of clinical activities in accordance with the unit's treatment program and guidelines.
- Advanced-Practice Providers (APP) Clinical Consultation: Provides clinical guidance on diagnostic, treatment, or other clinical questions that may arise. Advanced-Practice Providers (APP) supervision. Mental Health Clinician Consultation: Provides clinical guidance on diagnostic, treatment, or other clinical questions that may arise.
- Attends Treatment Team meetings as scheduled and as needed. Attends administrative and clinical committee meetings as needed.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience: Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) or equivalent plus 3 years related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience. License/Certifications: State Medical license. Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certificates
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All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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