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| Department: | Behavioral Health |
| Location: | Stafford, TX |
Legacy 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 & Adult
General Description: Must submit a CV to be considered
Provides 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 Program
Other 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.
Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred
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 requirements
Benefits
As part of values that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits
Legacy is a proud participant in the Texas Loan Repayment Program
PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.
With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:
