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Job Vacancies as of May 9, 2008:
MEDICAL
Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist (Adult and Child & Adolescent)
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
SALARY: Adult - $157,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
Forensic - $162,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
C & A - $167,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Advocate for quality of care. Provides clinical leadership and participates in weekly multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings with a primary goal of fostering quality of care in the treatment team's decision-making. Leads in the development of individual service plans that target appropriate goals/objectives to address problems identified during assessment. Works collegially with staff from all professional disciplines to assure high-quality, coordinated care for patients of Metrocare Services.
Implements psychiatric interventions including, but not limited to, prescribing/monitoring of psychotropic medications. Monitors the individual’s response to psychiatric interventions and adjusts interventions to the individual’s changing needs. Engages and involves family and significant others as positive allies in the treatment process where possible and appropriate.
Delivers clinical psychiatric services consistent with approved program/service models, philosophy of care, Board policies, agency administrative procedures, and applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Documents services and progress according to Metrocare Services procedures.
Serves on agency committees/task groups as assigned. Provides consultation and training to other medical and non-medical staff as needed. May be assigned to represent Metrocare Services in public forums during and/or after regular work hours.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
M.D. or D.O. with experience in MH & MR, bilingual, sign language, and crisis intervention. Experience in community mental health, experience in treating mental retardation, experience in treating children and adolescents, and experience in homeless services. Medical licensure in Texas and BC/BE in C&A preferred. Must have supervisory experience and computer software experience.
Positions available in the following locations: (Please list position number and RU)
- 1200 - RU - 357 - Altshuler Outpatient Clinic
- 1200 - RU - 390 - Pathways Adult Outpatient Clinic
- 1200 - RU - 454 - Lancaster/Kiest
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Supervised By: Program Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
SALARY: $48,000 - $52,000 - depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To provide and/or supervise professional, ethical and competent nursing to the consumers entrusted to the care of Metrocare Services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing leading to a BSN, AND or diploma. Current state licensure. Recent appropriate nursing practice (within past 3 years) or completion of an approved refresher course for RN’s. Meets specific departmental criteria and/or certification. 18 months experience in psych/mental health or mental retardation preferred.
Positions available in the following locations: (Please list position number and RU)
- 1150 - RU 310/311 - Homeless Services
- 1150 - RU 390 - Pathways
Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Supervised By: Unit Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
SALARY: $94,000 - $102,000 – depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available if pass internal testing criteria
PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To deliver primary health and medical care to consumers within Metrocare Services which is within the scope of practice as defined.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Currently approved as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. Currently authorized by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas for Advanced Practice Nurses Limited Prescriptive Authority with a valid prescription authorization number. Masters Degree from an accredited university. At least 6 months experience as an APN in the clinical area.
Positions available in the following locations: (Please list position number and RU)
- 1275 – RU – 347 – Westmoreland Outpatient Clinic
- 1275 – RU – 390 – Pathways Outpatient Clinic
- 1275 – RU 609 – Eastside Family Center
- 1275 – RU 454 – Lancaster/Kiest
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