Psychiatrist III

About the role

The Psychiatrist III performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the State Hospital Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating State Hospital patients. Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed.

Responsibilities

• Treats each individual with the most effective medication and the most effective dosage.
• Reviews lab work, modifies recovery plans, and records deliberations and recommendations accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Develops and implements psychiatric recovery plans documenting how supports and interventions are customized for the individuals' psychiatric needs as well as their strengths and preferences.
• Ensures collaboration between psychiatry and neurology for dually diagnosed individuals. Provides Neurologist with necessary information and ensures that psychiatry notes reflect this collaboration.
• Consults with other psychiatrists, medical staff, psychologists, and others to collaboratively develop psychiatric interventions, identify environmental factors that may impact psychiatric care, and participate in restraint reduction efforts by coordinating medication and behavior therapy. Manages acute psychiatric care including authorizing emergency restraints and writing orders for the emergency use of medication.
• Reviews and monitors system data and trends related to the quality of psychiatric care provided at the State Hospital. Addresses issues identified through monitoring of data and presents changes to the recovery plan.
• Maintains open and regular communication with the Medical Director, Superintendent, and other staff to ensure the transfer of needed information for the continuity of services. Participates in various Medical Staff Committees and Sub-committees designed to ensure patients are receiving quality care.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and general psychiatry
Knowledge of principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of person-centered individualized care and recovery plans
Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric treatment and ability to work collaboratively with staff.
Knowledge of the state formulary guidelines for maximum doses, and if exceeded, provides detailed documentation of exception, ensuring efficacy, safety, and tolerance.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Current Texas Medical Board license
• Current DEA license

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Advanced time management skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$20,971.00 - $23,120.50 monthly

Schedule

Day shift, up to 10% travel, no telework