Adult Psychiatrist
Job Description
Inpatient Psychiatrist – Direct Hire
| Richmond, TX & Rusk, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary: Starting at $290,000+
Overview
A leading healthcare system is seeking Inpatient Psychiatrists to provide psychiatric care within a structured correctional healthcare environment. Physicians will provide inpatient psychiatric services to an underserved patient population while working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
These roles offer a predictable schedule, strong clinical support, and long-term financial stability, making them an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists seeking work-life balance and a meaningful impact on patient care.
Locations
Richmond, TX
Correctional inpatient mental health facility
Rusk, TX
Correctional inpatient mental health facility (higher compensation potential due to rural location)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned inpatient patients
- Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological evaluations
- Participate in civil commitment proceedings for patients being released from custody
- Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric mid-level providers as assigned
- Participate in due process hearings related to voluntary admission and psychoactive medication administration
- Participate in psychiatry quality improvement programs
- Provide emergency psychiatric call coverage as required
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams and utilization review personnel
- Maintain compliance with all departmental policies and reporting requirements
Work Environment
This role is located within a secure correctional healthcare facility.
Requirements include:
- Security clearance
- Pre-employment drug screening
Required Qualifications
- Active Texas Medical License
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
- DEA Controlled Substances Registration
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of psychiatric clinical experience
- Experience working with electronic medical records
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Compensation
- Starting salary $290,000+
- Compensation increases based on experience and location
Excellent Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- State pension retirement plan
Predictable Schedule
- Monday–Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM
- No productivity quotas or RVU pressure
- No private practice billing requirements
Work-Life Balance
- Structured schedule compared to many hospital systems
- Opportunity to leave early once patient care responsibilities are completed