Staff members from Prism health North Texas Oak Cliff Health Center Clinic

Psychiatrist JobDallas, TX

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Our Core Values

The culture at Prism Health North Texas is built on our shared Core Values.  We make hiring, firing, promotion and performance review decisions based on these values and behaviors, so it is important that you also share these Core Values:
  • We are solution seekers.  The organization’s founders found solutions even during the AIDS crisis of the 80’s; we remain proactive, thrive on change, and always willing to take the lead.
  • We have a can-do attitude. We are flexible, agile, and never say, “It’s not my job.” We always seek growth, and we are never late but always willing to stay late to see the last patient.
  • We are mission driven. We are committed to health equity; recognize all contributions are meaningful and valued. It is never about the me or I, but about the we.
  • We care about people.  We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion; we are kind and practice acts of kindness, all in service to our patients and each other.  
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: 
The Psychiatrist provides quality management of patients within his/her specialty area. The physician performs a wide variety of psychiatric care and procedures including screening, interviewing, specific history, assessments and diagnoses. Uses written protocols efficiently, identifies quality care issues, and initiates problem solving and innovation. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly and consistently.  Provides crisis intervention as necessary.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Performs specific histories, evaluations, assessments and diagnoses.  Develop an appropriate treatment plan according to the needs of the patient including emotional, social, cognitive, along with development and or behavioral disorders.  Uses written protocols efficiently, identities quality care issues, and initiates problem solving and innovation. Records health history, findings, treatments, and recommendations accurately, clearly and consistently. 
  • Educates and acts as a resource for patient/family for proper self-management, follow-up, and compliance with established treatment in order to develop and maintain long-term relationships with patients/families as a psychiatrist. Maintains a positive working relationship with management, vendors, other hospitals, employees, patients, and patient's families to ensure effective departmental operations and patient centered/patient valued health care services. 
  • Provides input developing, monitoring and revising annual goals and objectives for the health center that supports the goals, objectives, standards, and the mission of Prism Health North Texas. 
  • Provides input with the selection, training, motivation, supervision, and evaluation of clinical staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers. 
  • Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field psychiatric medicine by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices. 
  • Displays collaborative practice and acts as a consultant for mid-level practitioners and nurses for clinical management. 
  • Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes, workflow for the behavioral health center. Modifies approach, communication and interaction to take into account sensory impairments and specific needs of all customers. Provides services to clients in culturally and linguistically competent fashion. Recommends appropriate changes to improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency that support the objectives, standards and overall goals of Prism Health North Texas.  
  • Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact psychiatric medicine. Develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding. 
  • May provide input for annual budgets that ensure clinical operations have the necessary funds to carry out the goals and objectives that have been established for the Prism Health North Texas Psychiatry. 
  • The physician will attend regular staff meetings and may serve on various committees as assigned. May assist with special projects as assigned. 
  • Participates in CQI projects. Identifies and analyzes the design of jobs, work processes and flows for the department. Suggests or implements appropriate changes to improve work effectiveness, productivity and efficiency that support the overall goals of the clinic.
  • Completes necessary paperwork for private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid eligibility as instructed by the Medical Director.
  • Develop and establish procedures and policies as necessary for the Psychiatric clinic for clinic staff and Mid-Level Providers.
 

Skills & Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
The Psychiatric physician position requires a current licensed physician for the State of Texas. Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry. The physician candidate must have sufficient annual Continuing Medical Education in the field of psychiatry to assure the standard of practice. The psychiatric physician position requires a high level of initiative and the ability to coordinate all aspects of the medical care within the specialty area provided to the patient. This position may require creative problem solving and skills in crisis management. 
 
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