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Job DescriptionCompany Description IHMS USA, Inc. provides medical services to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, including individuals and families who are migrating, displaced, or affected by conflict, disaster, or disease. For more than 20 years, IHMS has delivered compassionate, high-quality healthcare services across the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, IHMS USA focuses on supporting communities across the Western Hemisphere while drawing on the global experience and best practices developed by IHMS teams around the world. Our work is driven by a commitment to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered care in complex environments. To support this mission, IHMS has developed accredited and compliant management systems that help ensure quality care while tracking and coordinating every aspect of patient health services. These systems promote transparency, strengthen safeguarding practices, and provide near real-time visibility into clinical operations. We understand that many of the individuals we serve are navigating difficult and uncertain circumstances. That’s why our care model includes access to comprehensive behavioral health services when needed, ensuring patients receive both medical and emotional support. For healthcare professionals, working with IHMS means being part of a mission-driven team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Our teams operate around the world and stand ready to provide compassionate care wherever it is needed most. For more information, please visit: . Job Description This position is contingent on contract award. Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, crisis intervention, and continuity of behavioral health care for patients in a secure residential setting, in accordance with community standards of care, credentialing requirements, facility policies, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements. The Psychiatrist supports on-site and telehealth psychiatry services, contributes to the management of serious mental illness, suicide precautions, and transfer planning, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and appropriately documented patient care. Key Responsibilities: • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions across the life span within scope of practice and granted privileges., • Provide psychiatric services on-site and/or through telehealth, including required twenty-four-hour, seven day per week on-call psychiatry coverage as applicable to the facility care level., • Assess and manage patients with serious mental illness, moderate behavioral health conditions, suicide risk, and other urgent or emergent psychiatric needs., • Add, remove, or reduce suicide watch precautions for patients, consistent with clinical authority, facility procedures, and contract requirements., • Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications, including monitoring for side effects, adverse reactions, and clinically indicated follow-up., • Provide patient education regarding diagnosis, treatment goals, expected benefits, risks, medication use, and self-monitoring., • Use evidence-based standards of care and approved screening and assessment tools in psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, and medication management., • Review available medical records and document clinically relevant findings in the electronic health record., • Complete mental health assessments and follow-up evaluations for patients referred after positive intake screening or comprehensive health assessment findings., • Collaborate with behavioral health providers, nursing, medical staff, and primary care providers to coordinate integrated care., • Participate in individual and group behavioral health treatment programming, including support for evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches used in the facility., • Provide consultation to clinical staff regarding psychiatric diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotropic medications, suicide risk, and management of serious mental illness., • Respond to psychiatric emergencies and support emergency medical response, stabilization, and transfer when clinically indicated., • Refer patients for community specialty care, hospital-level care, or other higher levels of treatment when medically necessary., • Prepare, review, and document treatment plans, clinical notes, orders, transfer summaries, and other required medical record entries accurately and timely., • Ensure continuity of care during transfer or discharge by documenting current diagnoses, medications, appointments, consultations, and required follow-up information., • Maintain confidentiality of patient information and medical records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Privacy Act, and applicable privacy and records requirements., • Use interpreter services and other communication supports when needed to ensure effective communication with patients., • Work effectively in a multicultural and multilingual environment and provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care., • Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, risk management, utilization review, audits, inspections, and corrective actions as assigned., • Maintain proficiency in electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and other required electronic systems., • Complete all required orientation, annual training, emergency response training, drills, competencies, and discipline-specific testing., • Comply with credentialing, licensure, fitness, security, safety, infection prevention, and professional conduct requirements applicable to the role., • Perform other contract-related duties within scope of practice, licensure, and clinical competency. Basic Requirements/Certifications: • Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Psychiatrist in Texas or the ability to obtain one., • Minimum of 3 years of post-licensure clinical experience in psychiatry., • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification., • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from a school in the United States OR, • Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States as established by:, • The National Committee on Foreign Medical Education and Accreditation (NCFMEA) AND, • Permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)., • Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 5 minutes and maintain balance., • Required to jog/fast walk up to ¼ mile., • Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds., • Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling., • Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging patients or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling, or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self)., • Must be able to see, hear and smell with aids if necessary., • Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds., • Must perform the duties of my job in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations., • Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time., • Average manual dexterity for computer operation., • Must maintain current/physical residency in the continental U.S., • Pass a medical examination conducted by a licensed physician within 30 days prior to initial assignment., • U.S. citizen and have resided in the U.S. for the last five years (unless abroad on official U.S. government duty)., • Successfully engage in and complete a thorough Background Investigation., • Poses or have ability to obtain required security clearances., • Proficiency in Spanish is preferred. Additional Information Privacy Disclaimer: Policy link By clicking “I’m Interested” and submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the applicable Privacy Policy (available via the link above) and agree that IHMS USA, Inc., may collect, use, store, transfer, and otherwise process your personal information in accordance with that Privacy Policy for recruitment and hiring purposes. Compensation Disclaimer: Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. Benefits Language (FTE roles): Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. IHMS USA, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement: IHMS USA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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