Location: 6032 Airline Dr, Houston, TX, 77076, United States
Job Category: Physician
Employee Type: Full-time
Required Degree: Doctorate

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is expanding our psychiatry team! We're dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with mental health and IDD needs. Our services span outpatient, emergency, and jail-based clinical settings in Harris County. As the local mental health authority, we strive to offer high-quality, accessible care. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for our clients and staff.

We're actively seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families grappling with mental health challenges. This role is integral to our new initiative aimed at reducing foster care entries, minimizing reliance on congregate care, and expanding access to substance abuse and mental health services. We seek a candidate with robust clinical skills and a deep-seated passion for serving the underserved. You will play a pivotal role in fostering recovery and ensuring patient-centered care.

Your role will reside under the administrative supervision of the Vice President of Crisis and Forensic Medical Services and involve performing psychiatric treatment, including but not limited to psychiatric evaluations, medication maintenance, leadership to a multidisciplinary treatment team, and crisis intervention to youth who are receiving services from The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Want a Closer Look at Your Role in Action?

Evaluate individuals and complete all applicable assessments required according to State and Program Standards.
Provide Medication Maintenance to individuals assigned to the physician's caseload or those deemed necessary during a crisis situation.
Provide Crisis Resolution Services and make appropriate recommendations for other crisis services as needed.
Complete all required documentation necessary to ensure compliance with Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and organizational standards.
Prescriptive Authority and provide supervision of APRN and PA’s.
Complete all required training as outlined by The Harris Center and attend designated meetings.
Perform other related job duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited Medical School and Psychiatric Residency Program. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas. Special Courses, Certificates, and Licenses: Texas Medical License.

Other Key Qualifications:

Licensed to Practice Medicine in the State of Texas (Specialty in Psychiatry).
Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent.
Must have and maintain a current controlled Substance Registration certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Registered.

What we have to offer:

Discover an exciting and rewarding career at The HARRIS CENTER, where we offer a competitive salary and a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our psychiatrists are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

Your Workweek: Enjoy a consistent schedule of Monday through Friday, 8-5pm allowing for flexible scheduling.
Your workplace: The position is located at 6032 Airline Drive, Houston Texas 77076. You will work with an engaging multidisciplinary team.
This posting is associated with position #211086.

About us:

The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019.

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