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Psychiatrist

The Brenham State Supported Living Center (SSLC) is seeking a Psychiatrist to join an interdisciplinary team of professionals to provide clinical care to residents of the SSLC. As an SSLC Psychiatrist III, you will work at the SSLC campus with a dynamic group of staff and professionals who are dedicated to providing supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a team environment where staff clinicians collaborate to provide comprehensive care and services.

To learn more about the SSLCs, the most important characteristic about SSLC employees is that we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence. Our vision statement is that individuals served at State Supported Living Centers will experience the highest quality of life, supported through a comprehensive array of services designed to maximize well-being, dignity, and respect.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees, including competitive salaries, career advancement, health and dental insurance, and paid vacation and sick leave.

Job Description

• Perform advanced psychiatric assessment work and report directly to the SSLC Medical Director.
• Conduct psychiatric activities, monitor trends, diagnose, and treat SSLC residents.
• Administer quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed.
• Review and analyze system data to ensure treatment plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• Ensure that treatment plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training as needed to behavioral health and direct care staff.
• Attend weekly/monthly meetings and lead/chair discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes, following through on implementation plans.
• Participate in Peer Review Committees for performance improvement as appropriate.
• Participate in or direct any other clinically related committee that is formed for the SSLCs to recommend guidelines and standards of care in response to changes in research literature, regulatory environment, or public health as requested by the facility Medical Director or state office Medical Services Coordinator.
• Plan, assign, and guide the work of others in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to resident care.
• May supervise others depending upon SSLC structure.
• Perform other duties relative to the position.
• Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.