Psychology Hospital Based job located in Texas
Job Description
Facility is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join its dynamic interdisciplinary team
--Day shift – approximately 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
--Provide advanced psychological assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment within a hospital-based consult service while contributing to program development, patient-centered care, and clinical excellence across diverse patient populations.
--Oversee and manage the delivery of medical care services within Correctional Health programs, ensuring high-quality and coordinated patient care.
--Partner closely with Behavioral Health leadership to support integrated physical and mental healthcare services.
--Provide clinical leadership for adult and women’s health services, ensuring adherence to established clinical guidelines and identifying opportunities for quality improvement.
--Tailor communication and care delivery to meet the unique needs of patients, including those with sensory limitations and aging populations.
--Build and maintain effective working relationships with correctional agencies, health system leadership, external partners, patients, and their families.
--Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental goals aligned with organizational priorities.
--Lead provider teams by recruiting, training, mentoring, and evaluating staff to ensure optimal performance and patient outcomes.
--Serve as the supervising physician for advanced practice providers and provide guidance to nursing leadership.
--Participate in teaching and training activities for residents, students, and clinical staff.
--Act as a key liaison between correctional healthcare providers and external services such as primary care, specialty clinics, emergency services, and inpatient units.
--Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare laws, regulations, and standards impacting correctional medical services.
--Support the creation and revision of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures to enhance care delivery.
--Assist in onboarding initiatives and contribute to patient education and wellness promotion programs.
--Provide oversight for quality improvement initiatives and performance management programs within correctional health services.
--Evaluate and enhance workflows, staffing models, and operational processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
--Support physician recruitment efforts and implement strategies to retain high-performing clinical staff.
--Stay informed on emerging medical practices and incorporate advancements into clinical operations.
--Demonstrate a patient-centered approach by fostering respectful communication, empathy, and clarity in care delivery.
--Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to support system-wide goals and improve patient outcomes.
--Required: Board Certified or Board Eligible, Completion of an accredited residency program, At least five years of leadership or management experience in clinical program operations, TX license or able to obtain, Proven ability to recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing medical teams, Experience working effectively in multidisciplinary healthcare environments, At least one professional reference within 24 months, NPDB Self Query Report within 30 days
