Psychiatrist - Child, Adolescent, & Adult
Company: Legacy Community Health Services
Location: Stafford
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Psychiatrist - Child, Adolescent, & AdultLegacy Community Health
is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that
provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of
their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while
improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition
to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy,
we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy
behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family
planning services, and nutrition and weight management
information.Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with
specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since
then, the agency has expanded to > 50 clinics in Houston, one in
Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive
services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care,
pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral
health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools.
Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our
communities.Psychiatrist - Child, Adolescent & AdultGeneral
Description: Must submit a CV to be consideredProvides a full range
of psychiatric services to Legacy Community Health FQHC clients
with the aim of improving the mental health and quality of life of
the patients served.Perform assessments and provide treatment for
patients in assigned Clinic(s).Keep regularly scheduled hours as
agreed upon in the Service Agreement and actively see patients in
the Clinic(s).Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth
by the Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Director of Behavioral
Health.Help develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and treatment
protocols for psychiatric treatment.Be available by phone during
regular Clinic hours should assistance be required and outside of
regular Clinic hours as scheduled.Assist in review and development
of patient educational material before release to
patients.Supervision of health care students assigned to the Clinic
for educational purposes.Develop and maintain a program for
clinical quality assurance.Participate in care coordination with
non-physician providers, including Licensed Therapists,
Neuropsychologists (re testing), and our Behavioral Health
Coordinators, with respect to psychiatric treatment.Consult with
colleagues, specialists, and other health care professionals as
appropriate.Attend meetings as necessary.Participate in the
Performance Improvement ProgramOther Duties as assigned.Education &
Training Requirements:Must be Medical Doctor, Board-certified (or
Board-eligible and working toward certification) in Psychiatry with
current Texas License.
Work Experience Requirements:Must uphold the Code of Ethics of
their professional licensing entity.
Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain
professional license.
Must maintain good standing with professional licensing board.
Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all
populations served.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, community and
the general public.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without
reasonable accommodation.
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Must pass criminal background check.Ability to meet Legacy
Community Health's EPIC proficiency requirementsAs part of values
that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of
benefits
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