In Longview, TX: Texas Association of Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced Pediatric/Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide professional psychiatric expertise for the assigned programs/department as well as conducts professional psychiatric examinations and treatment for patients.

Job Overview:

• Supervises and/or consults with other staff members regarding clinical work with patients who present psychiatric complaints and symptoms (e.g., suicide potential, psychotic reactions, medical management problems, etc.) with specific emphasis in area of specialization 
• Assesses the physical condition of a group of patients by performing physcial examinatios and obtaining medical histories
• Formulates the medical plan and prognosis based on patient's condition
• Consults with physician(s) regarding patient health care plans and treatments
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess the patient's clinical problems and health care needs
• Prescirbes medications for patients identified as appropriate for medication intervention
• Serves as the medical specialists in assigned programs/areas of responsibility to provide medical and psychiatric functions
• Oversees and coordinates professional staff education and training in assigned programs/areas of responsibility 
• Counsels patients, families and significant others about health and illness, and promotes health maintenance 
• Evaluates, plans, implements, and re-evaluates the care of individuals requiring emergency measures
• May refer patients to physcian for consultation or to specialized health resources for treatment

No agencies, please. TACHC does not accept solicitations from outside recruitment agencies.

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Qualifications:

• Medical degree in medicine from an accredited school
• Licensed to practice in the state of Texas
• Current DEA certification
• Must be able to adhere to all clien related policies and procedures inccluding confidentiality
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute
• Comfortable treating pediatric and adolescent patients

Benefits:

• Health, life, dental, and optical insurance
• Signing bonus & Relocation assistance available!
• 160 hours of PTO, 10 paid holidays
• 5 days for CME + $2,500 annually
• FTCA malpractice coverage provided
• Retirement pension available!

Marcia Falloure

mfalloure@tachc.org

512-329-5959