Correctional Psychiatrist- Remote/hybrid
Apply NowCompany: Texas Tech University
Location: Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Description:
Position Description
**This position will require one site visit per quarter**
Diagnoses and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Major/Essential Functions
About Managed Care
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Occasional Duties
EEO Statement
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.
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
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
**This position will require one site visit per quarter**
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 appointments and meetings. Considerate of work space and time of other staff. Maintains confidence regarding personal lives of colleagues. Maintains a responsible, task-oriented demeanor on the job. Communicates with others in a respectful, courteous manner.
- Inspects, completes and analyzes records, assigns, reviews and updates classifications, completes admission notes, progress, notes and discharge summaries and makes rounds and patients as required.
- Examines inmate patients to determine general mental health and prescribes treatment in conjunction with treatment teams input and orders medication as needed.
- Clinically and administratively supervises assigned Advanced Practice Providers (APP's)
- Takes rotating regional call to ensure there is continuous psychiatric coverage within the TTUHSC regions.
- Refers patients to medical specialist or practitioner for specialized treatment as needed.
About Managed Care
Since 1989, TTUHSC Managed Care has served as a healthcare delivery service, providing high quality, low cost healthcare to patients within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. We provide medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in 22 facilities throughout West Texas. Managed Care emphasizes our values-based culture in all we do. You can learn more about TTUHSC Managed Care by visiting our website HERE.
This valuable team member shall perform work in a manner that reflects the Values of TTUHSC:
- ONE TEAM unite and include diverse perspectives to achieve our mission
- KINDHEARTED exceed expectations with a kind heart, helping hands, and a positive attitude
- INTEGRITY be honorable and trustworthy even when no one is looking
- VISIONARY nurture innovative ideas, bold explorations, and a pioneering spirit
- BEYOND SERVICE create and deliver positive defining moments
Take care of yourself and your family, Enjoy some of the best benefits in the state of Texas:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Training provided
- Continuing education
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Retiree Insurance
- Paid Leave
- Leadership Program
- State Pension
Pay Statement
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.
Occasional Duties
EEO Statement
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.
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
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.