Psychiatry - Child - Physician

Psychiatry - Child - Physician at Legacy Community Health System summary:

Seeking a Board-certified or Board-eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, treatment, and care coordination for pediatric patients at an FQHC clinic in Pasadena, Texas. Role includes primarily remote work (≈80%), periodic in-person clinic hours (≈20%), on-call duties, supervision of trainees, quality assurance, and participation in performance improvement and multidisciplinary collaboration. Position offers benefits, loan-repayment eligibility, CME support, malpractice coverage, and requires medical license in good standing and cultural competency.

Job description

Be part of a true Legacy and enjoy a rewarding career by making a difference in the lives of so many patients at Legacy Community Health.

Benefits

We Offer Outstanding Benefits:

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Clinician-Specific Benefits Include:

• Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
• CME Reimbursement + CME Time
• Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment and other programs paying up to $180K
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – Pays up to $50,000 for every 2 years of service at an FQHC
• Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP) – Pays up to $180,000
• Access to dedicated onboarding and provider support for a smooth and successful start

Innovative Psychiatrist Position at Legacy Community Health

Join Legacy Community Health, a trailblazer in community healthcare, as we continue to expand and innovate in the field of mental health. We invite a passionate and forward-thinking Psychiatrist to be part of our new Child and Adolescent team at our state-of-the-art clinic in Pasadena, Texas. Embrace a pioneering role that offers a unique blend of flexibility and engagement—with the opportunity to work remotely 80% of the time and provide in-person care 20% of the time.

This is your chance to impact community health profoundly, working in an inspiring and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer comprehensive psychiatric care to FQHC clients, enhancing their mental health and life quality.
• Conduct assessments and execute treatment for patients within assigned clinic spaces.
• Maintain consistent clinic hours according to the Service Agreement and actively engage with patients.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards set by the Chief Medical Officer and the Medical Director of Behavioral Health.
• Develop and sustain clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for psychiatric services.
• Provide on-call support during regular clinic hours and as scheduled after hours.
• Assist in reviewing and developing educational materials for patients before dissemination.
• Supervise healthcare students during their educational assignments at the clinic.
• Establish and maintain a clinical quality assurance program.
• Collaborate in care coordination with non-physician providers including Licensed Therapists and Behavioral Health Coordinators.
• Consult with peers, specialists, and other healthcare professionals as necessary.
• Participate in required meetings and the Performance Improvement Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned to uphold the clinic's standards.

Qualifications:

• Must be a Medical Doctor, Board-certified (or Board-eligible and progressing towards certification) in Psychiatry.
• Adhere to the Code of Ethics of your professional licensing entity.
• Complete requisite continuing education hours to maintain professional licensing.
• Maintain good standing with the professional licensing board.
• Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served.
• Exhibit effective communication skills with staff, the community, and the public.
• Capable of performing duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

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