Job Description

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!

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Location: Legacy Baytown Garth - 3509 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday

As a forward-thinking Medical Doctor specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will have the profound opportunity to provide a full spectrum of psychiatric services at Legacy Community Health FQHC. Your role is central to improving the mental health and quality of life for our clients, through innovative treatment and compassionate care!

• Role Highlights: Engage with a diverse patient base, addressing each unique need with tailored psychiatric interventions.
• Work Environment: Practice in a dynamic setting with regular hours and the potential for flexible consulting outside clinic hours.
• Impact Opportunity: Play a crucial role in developing clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols that enhance patient care quality.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care coordination.
• Mission-Driven: Help us achieve our mission to offer exceptional health services to underserved communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and provide psychiatric treatment across assigned clinics.
• Maintain a regular schedule in accordance with the Service Agreement, actively engaging with patients.
• Achieve productivity benchmarks as defined by leadership in Behavioral Health.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols.
• Offer availability by phone during and outside clinic hours as needed.
• Assist in creating and reviewing patient educational materials.
• Supervise healthcare students for educational purposes.
• Develop and execute a robust program for clinical quality assurance.
• Participate in care coordination with various non-physician providers.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals through consultations and meetings.
• Engage in the Performance Improvement Program and peer reviews.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical Doctor, Board-certified or Board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Current Texas medical license required.
• Adherence to professional Code of Ethics.
• Completion of ongoing continuing education for license maintenance.
• Good standing with professional licensing board.
• Credentialing and privileges must align with Legacy's standards.
• Participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other relevant health benefit programs.
• Cultural competency and sensitivity towards all served populations.
• Effective communication skills with staff, community, and the public.
• Ability to perform key duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Capable of remaining composed under stressful conditions.
• Competence in prioritizing tasks and managing multiple deadlines.

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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