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MEDICAL


Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist (Adult and Child & Adolescent)
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: Adult - $162,000 +  - depending upon board certifications.
Forensic - $162,490 +  - depending upon board certifications.
C & A - $167,490 + - depending upon board certifications.
($10K Sign-on bonus upon hire and $15K retention bonus after 18 months – Not available to recruiting agency referrals)
Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:

Implement 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
M.D. or D.O. with experience in community mental health and crisis intervention.  Bilingual or sign language is a plus. Medical licensure in Texas and BC/BE required.  Must have supervisory experience and computer software experience.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1200 Psychiatrist 454 Lancaster/Kiest Outpatient Clinic  
1200 Psychiatrist 357 Altshuler Outpatient Clinic  



Job Title: Advanced Practice Nurse
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $96,000 - $110,000 – depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available ($5K Sign-on bonus upon hire and $5K retention bonus after 12mths – Not available to recruiting agency referrals)

Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF 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:
Masters Degree from an accredited university in Nursing and approved as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. 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. At least 6 months experience as an APN in the clinical area preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1275 Adv Practice Nurse 347 Westmoreland Outpatient Clinic 128-FY10
1275 Adv Practice Nurse 310 Homeless Services 230-FY10
1275 Adv Practice Nurse 357 Altshuler Outpatient Clinic 231-FY10



Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $74,000 - $90,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available. $10,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE
Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Participates on the interdisciplinary team by providing the developmental focus. Provides assessment of cognitive, self-help, and communication. Participates as an active member of the team for development of the Individualized Family Service Plan. Performs evaluations, service coordination, individual therapy, training and referral, and follow up.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in Speech Pathology andTexas License Certification – CCC, SLP. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1306 Speech Language Path. 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing

(sign-on bonus)


Job Title: Nutritionist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $46,000 - $56,000 (Bilingual stipend available.) SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE
Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling. Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Master’s Degree in Nutrition or other applicable area.
  • 2 or more years working with infants and/or families
  • Licensed Dietician or Licensed Nutritionist by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Dieticians
  • Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.
     

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1734 Nutritionist 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing

(sign-on bonus)


Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $88,000 - $106,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available. $10,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE
Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Develops, implements and provides individual motor therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.   Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family.  Providing occupational therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age.  Member of inter-disciplinary team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.  Current state of Texas License. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1270 Occupational Therapist 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing

(sign-on bonus)


Job Title: Physical Therapist
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $88,000 - $106,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available. $10,000 SIGN-ON/RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE
Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Develops, implements and provides individual physical therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings. Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Providing physical therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. Member of inter-disciplinary team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Current state of Texas License. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1526 Physical Therapist 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing

(sign-on bonus)


Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Assistant
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $38,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available.

Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Provides individual motor therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings. Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Assist in providing occupational therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age. Member of inter-disciplinary team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program.  Certification or licensure required. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
OTA Occupational Therapist 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing



Job Title: Physical Therapist - Assistant
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $38,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available.

Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Provides individual physical therapy in a variety of inclusive and natural settings.   Services include helping promote recognition and realization by family members of goals for their child and family. Assist with physical therapy to children with developmental disabilities from birth to 3 years of age.  Member of inter-disciplinary team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.  Certification or licensure required. Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
PTA Physical Therapist 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing



Job Title: Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant
Supervised By: Program Manager
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $38,000 depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available.

Posting Date: Ongoing

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Participates on the interdisciplinary team by providing developmental focus.  Provides assistance in assessment of cognitive, self-help, and communication.  Participates as an active member of the team for Individualized Family Service Plans.  Assists in evaluations, service coordination, individual therapy, training and referral, and follow up.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Masters degree in Speech Pathology.  Certification or licensure required.  Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
SLPA Speech Language Path. 682 Early Childhood Intervention Ongoing



Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $33,792 depending upon skills/education/experience – bilingual stipend available
Posting Date: Friday, June 11, 2010

PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide physician extender services, including, coordination of lab results, and obtaining authorizations for ordered medications.  The LVN will administer medications per physician order and perform venipuncture, and obtain vital signs per physician order

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and licensed in the State of Texas with 0 to 1 year of experience.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1301 Licensed Vocational Nurse Intsv C&A – Intensive Services 269-FY10



Job Title: Registered Nurse
Supervised By: Medical Director
Directly Supervises: N/A
Salary: $48,000 - $58,000 - depending upon Skills/Education/Experience – bilingual stipend available
Posting Date: Friday, June 11, 2010

PURPOSE OF JOB:
The Registered Nurse will conduct nursing assessments, particularly psychiatric assessments and assessment of consumer’s medication management.  The RN will provide physician extender services, including triage, AIMS, coordination of lab results, and obtaining authorizations for ordered medications.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associates’ or Bachelor’s degree in nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1150 Registered Nurse 735 HCS - Zang 271-FY10
1150 Registered Nurse 735 HCS - Zang 272-FY10



Job Title: Medical Director
Supervised By: Executive Medical Director
Directly Supervises: Staff Psychiatrists and APN
Salary: $157,490 – $202,490 depending upon skills/education/experience
Posting Date: Friday, August 20, 2010

PURPOSE OF JOB:
To promote quality of care for all unit patients. To provide clinical leadership to the unit staff, so that the unit focuses on quality activities that stabilizes psychiatric symptomatology and maximizes community functioning for Metrocare Services patients. To provide direct supervision and evaluation of unit medical staff. To provide clinical leadership for multi-disciplinary team activities. To provide and document psychiatric evaluation and treatment to assigned patients. To promote a consumer-centered environment conducive to effective teamwork, good staff morale, and valuing of the strengths/resources of patients and other staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduate from an accredited Medical School and completion of an approved residency in Psychiatry.  Must have experience in Community Psychiatry (minimum 12 mths).  Licensed to practice medicine in Texas.  Current DEA and DPS registration for the prescription of controlled substances.  Meets requirements for credentialing by the Metrocare Credentialing Committee.

Positions available in the following location(s). Please list position number and RU.

Pos. # Title RU RU Name Req. #
1200 Medical Director - L/K 454 Lancaster/Kiest FY10 - 285