Able to lead a multidisciplinary treatment team under the clinical direction of the chief psychiatrist of the Receiving and Intensive Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Program and the administrative program structure. Preference granted to non-smokers. Veteran s preference extended.
Basic computer skills a plus.
Ability to utilize central dictation system is expected. Essential and Marginal Tasks Performs psychiatric assessments to assigned caseload, meets with patients and team regularly, documents patient contacts, completes reimbursement forms, prescribes individualized treatment modalities including but not limited to medication, provides facility coverage on an occasional basis, completes case formulations and discharge summaries, performs as part of facility Performance Evaluation Team for assigned instruments and other duties as assigned by the Chief Psychiatrist or Program Director. General Description Is responsible for delivering highly specialized professional treatment to the patients of the Wichita Falls Campus of the North Texas State Hospital under the dual supervision of their Program Director and the Chief Physician of their program. Functions as the clinical leader of their program treatment team and provides guidance to other members of the treatment team. Development and implementation of patient s individual treatment plans, as well as providing a role model for other members of the treatment team.