Psychiatrist (Child/Adult)

1 month ago

Denton TX, United States Dentonmhmr Full time

Denton County MHMR Center employees are to be committed to fostering an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that welcomes and embraces diversity in all forms. Denton County MHMR Center defines diversity broadly to include race, ethnicity, abilities (mental/physical), gender, gender identity, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, age, and other groups.
Denton County MHMR Center employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Under direction of the Center Assistant Medical Director, Chief Medical Office, Chief Executive Officer and within federal, state, and local guidelines performs quality psychiatric clinical work. This position reports to the center Assistant Medical Director except for scheduling time off, training, and general program related matters which is coordinated by Clinic operations Director in collaboration with the center Assistant Medical Director. Work involves assessing, planning, and providing comprehensive patient care independently or in collaboration with other health care professionals.
Provide Psychiatric services in the Denton County MHMR Center outpatient clinics, Crisis services and various center sponsored programs. Services may be provided face to face, by telephone, or by telemedicine. The psychiatrist will serve as a member of the treatment team and works collaboratively with nursing, case management, and Crisis Staff. Education, Training and Experience (including licensure and certification)
Graduation from an accredited college of medicine with a degree as a medical doctor with psychiatric specialty required. Board Certification in Psychiatry, prior experience with the MHMR priority population, prior experience with dual diagnosis (developmental disabilities, substance abuse and mental illness) and prior experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE OR OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Medical licensure must be current and without restriction
All job specific training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Willingness to provide clinical supervision and delegation of prescriptive authority to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners.
of methods and procedures in general medicine; and of the principles and practices in the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.
Skill in the care and treatment of patients, in the use of medical and psychiatric diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment, in conducting psychiatric research, and in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
to interpret psychological diagnoses and analyses; Working knowledge of computers, proficiency in typing to be able to document in a timely and efficient manner, ability to use and document in center’s Electronic Health Record System.
Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic, and medication management services to adult clients and if assigned to C & A clients according to applicable Texas Administrative Code, as outlined in the DCMHMR policies and procedures.
Explores and takes into account all relevant data sources in conduction and formulating diagnosis. Record the results of a primary evaluation and diagnosis in the clinical record and on the approved diagnostic tool using guidelines from current contract approved Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Medications will be prescribed appropriate to the diagnosis and according to the appropriate HHSC approved medication treatment guidelines and documented on the DCMHMR Clinical Record Form.
Informed psychotropic medication consent is obtained from Clients or LAR ( Legally authorized Representative) and documented. Avoid the use of polypharmacy and document clinical justification if required, following the DCMHMR Policies and Procedures regarding polypharmacy.
Documents appropriately rational for prescribing and changes in the medication.
Work cooperatively with the client using recovery-based language and incorporate the client’s preferences for treatment when clinically appropriate.
Patient and family education will be completed at each visit according to the Patient and Family Education (PFEP) program requirements and documented in the service note. This education will include information regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prescribed treatment, and recovery through self-monitoring and self-management.
Seek consultation from the Assistant Medical Director and Psychiatric Peer Team on difficult cases and document this consultation.

Refers clients to appropriate medical and community resources documenting this in the plan of care, eliciting assistance from case management, care coordination team and nursing staff.
Provides crisis care to new adult or C & A clients referred by crisis teams as well as crisis services to existing adult or C & A clients.
Provides Certificate of Medical Examinations when applicable and as soon as possible considering existing clinic schedules.
Participates in telephonic on call rotation. Provides consultation to RNs and Crisis Residential Unit nursing as well as QMHP staff for medication treatment and other recommendations for existing as well as new clients being served by the crisis teams and Crisis Residential Unit clients. Provides and documents each service according to rules and regulations outlined by the Medical Board, DCMHMR, the State Pharmacy Board, HHSC, DADS, and TAC.
Each note must contain the required elements for Medicaid or other third-party billing and must be completed at the time of service.
The attending psychiatrist will help facilitate filling out documents for disability benefits, prescription assistance programs, prior authorization approval, FMLA and other necessary documents when requested.
Adheres to the Center Infection Control Plan.
Informs appropriate staff of any safety hazard or issue promptly.
Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings.
Attends regularly scheduled staff trainings.
Provides Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in an emergency until other medical aid arrives.
Provides emergency and non-emergency first aid until professional medical aid arrives or as directed by licensed medical professional.
Maintains all emergency intervention training according to Denton County MHMR (DCMHMR) policies and procedures.
Performs additional duties as assigned by Assistant Medical Director or CMO ( Chief Medical officer) within designated timeframes.
Is available and approachable for consultation to nursing staff.
Demonstrates willingness to work in walk- in clients and crisis clients.
Willing to supervise and delegate prescriptive authority to APRN and provide appropriate supervision as required by law and governing Boards.

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