Correctional Psychiatrist- Remote/hybrid

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Categories: Public Health
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: Apr 04, 2025

Job Description:

Correctional Psychiatrist- Remote/hybrid

Description

Correctional Psychiatrist- Remote/hybrid
Wichita Falls
40638BR

Position Description
**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

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

To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=887838

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.

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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.

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Correctional Psychiatrist- Remote/hybrid