Psychiatrist Forensics at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is expanding our psychiatry team! The Psychiatrist, Forensics is responsible for conducting forensic psychiatric evaluations (Competency and Sanity) and expert testimony as designated by the criminal court system for defendants under the jurisdiction of Harris County criminal courts. Duties may include collaboration with individuals in the court as requested or other individuals designated by the criminal justice system and clinical supervision of designated staff/interns.

Your Role in Action:

• Conducts competency and sanity evaluations.
• Conducts testing and provide documentation of findings from assessment instruments, when 
  appropriate.
• Complete written evaluation reports within required timeframe.
• Provides court testimony relating to evaluation results as requested.
• Effectively interacts with judges, attorneys and other court staff in the collection of information and 
  collaboration on assigned cases.
• Ensures all services provided meet and/or complies with Agency policies and procedures, 
  accrediting/regulatory bodies, state and federal laws and performance contract requirements.
• Communicates and works with consumers/visitors/other staff in a manner that demonstrates 
  sensitivity to cultural diversities.
• Serves as a back-up to the on-site Forensic Psychiatrist Medical Education and Trainer.
• Performs other related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
  

What qualifications you will need:

Experience Required:

• Graduation from Accredited Medical School and Psychiatric Residency Program 
• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas. Exceptional Courses, Certificates and Licenses: Texas Medical 
  License.
• Board Certified in Forensic Psychiatry.
• Must have and maintain a controlled Substance Registration certificate from the U.S. Drug 
  Enforcement Administration.
• Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Registered

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1. Chapter 46B. requirements for Competency 
  and Sanity evaluations.
• Strong diagnostic skills, the ability to incorporate patient history, symptoms, and environmental and 
  related issues to formulate proper diagnosis and treatment recommendations.
• Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average. 
• Written documentation is clear, concise and well-constructed.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Able to execute standard word processing software on the computer.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #254270. Harris County Sheriffs Office, 1200 Baker St., Houston, TX 77002.  
• Sign-on bonus $10,000 

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.