Contracted Psychiatric Outpatient Services

Under oversight of the Chief Medical Officer and Mental Heath Service Director, performs highly performs advanced contracted psychiatric crisis outpatient treatment as an integral part of MHID's  Medication Clinic. Work involves assessing medical and physiological history and psychological and behavioral factors to determine the cause(s) of psychological disorders, developing plans for psychiatric treatment, and administering specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and procedures. Must comply with all contract, Medicaid, HHSC, Joint Commission, and other regulatory standards in the provision of services.

Education, Training, and Experience (including licensure and certification)

Must be licensed as a Psychiatrist/psychiatric advanced nurse practitioner in the State of Texas or a reciprocity state.  understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of psychiatric principles and methods; of general medicine methods and procedures; 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 use of a computer and applicable software. Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat medical and mental disorders; to interpret psychological diagnoses and analyses; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others. Ability to work as part of a team.

Details

• Examines, assesses, and diagnoses psychiatric patients.
• Assesses medical and psychiatric problems, determines and prescribes psychiatric and general medical treatment, and prescribes changes in treatment as needed.
• Develops, recommends, and administers the type and degree of specialized psychiatric and medical treatments and procedures needed.
• Conducts psychiatric research and monitors trends and activities in treatment options through the review of publications and research to increase the understanding of various psychiatric diagnoses.
• Consults and provides guidance to treatment program staff, and consults with psychiatric staff in community mental health programs.
• Presents difficult cases for advice or decision as needed.
• Participates in team meetings and serves a clinical leadership role within the team.
• Designs and/or implements evaluation tools to ensure quality control of state and local programs.
• Assists in organizing and evaluating institutional and outpatient treatment programs.
• Reviews patient records and files to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered.
• Updates and maintains patients' medical records to document condition and treatment orders.

Rates

$100-$175 psychiatric advanced nurse practitioner

$180-$215 Psychiatrist

negotiable based on experience