In Houston, TX: Texas Association of Community Health Centers is seeking an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who  is committed to delivering quality health services to patients who are medically underserved and commits to Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) initiative. The Psychiatrist is enthusiastic about providing team-based integrated services and dedicated to innovation directed at improving patient health and staff satisfaction

Job Overview:

• Conducts psychiatric evaluations and follow up visits to children, adolescents, and adults
• Prescribe, direct, or administer psychotherapeutic treatment or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders
• Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals
• Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments
• Collaborate with psychotherapists, physicians, psychologists, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress as an integral part of the clinical team
• Makes appropriate referrals for clients (within or outside of agency)
• Obtains client records when needed
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation
• Attend on-site/off-site community engagement activities and on-site/off-site clinic events/meetings as needed
• Close all patients charts within 48 hours
• Participate in after-hour call rotations
• Be flexible to cover at other site
• EHR: eClinicalWorks

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree in  from an accredited school
• 2 years fellowship in child and adolescent Psychiatry preferred 
• Must possess a current unrestricted license and DEA in the State of Texas
• Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures including confidentiality
•  Annual continuing medical education as required by Board specialty
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
• Comfortable treating pediatric and adolescent patients
•  In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients' demeanor and identify symptoms
•  A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
• Thoughtful and compassionate

WIll accept new graduates!

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Burmese, or Vietnamese preferred!

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

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Benefits:

• Health, life, and dental insurance
• Accrue 16 days of PTO, and up to 10 paid holidays
• 5 days for CME + $2,500 annually  prorated based on FTE & hire date
• FTCA malpractice coverage provided
• 401k and 3% employer match

Marcia Falloure 

mfalloure@tachc.org

512-329-5959