Staff Psychiatrist Inpat-CMC Wayne Scott Unit Job at University of Texas Medical Branch, Richmond, TX

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  • University of Texas Medical Branch
  • Richmond, TX

Job Description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).   JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
  • Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
  • May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
  • Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
  • Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
  • Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
  • Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
  • Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
  • Provides emergency psychiatric call.
  • Works effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
  • Adheres to internal controls established for department.
  • Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT : Standard office equipment.   WORK ENVIRONMENT : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

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