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Job description
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs to underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).n nJOB SUMMARY : n nUnder the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).n nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : nnProvides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
nMay participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
nConducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
nProvides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
nConducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
nWorks all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
nParticipates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
nProvides emergency psychiatric call.
nWorks effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
nAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
nPerforms related duties as required.
n nEQUIPMENT : n nStandard office equipment.n nWORK ENVIRONMENT : n nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
Worksite address
rusk, TX, 75875, US
Who can apply
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