UTMB Inpatient Psychiatrist Direct Hire

Inpatient Psychiatrist -

Correctional Mental Health Location:

Rusk, Texas Schedule:

Monday-Friday | Day Shift | 40 hours/week

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full-Time Compensation:

300K annually About the Role This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful inpatient psychiatric care to underserved populations within a secure correctional setting. Physicians work in a structured, team-based environment focused on high-quality care, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability. This role is ideal for psychiatrists seeking a predictable schedule, strong institutional support, and the ability to focus on patient care without productivity pressures. What You'll Do Provide direct inpatient psychiatric care to assigned patients Perform psychiatric, physical, and neurological evaluations Manage psychotropic medications and treatment plans Participate in involuntary treatment, civil commitment, and due-process proceedings when required Supervise and collaborate with psychiatric mid-level providers Provide shared, after-hours on-call coverage (from home) Participate in quality improvement and utilization review activities Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Work Environment Secure correctional or detention facility Structured, safety-focused setting with established protocols Security clearance and pre-employment drug screening required Personal cell phones are not permitted on-site Required Qualifications MD or DO with a current Texas medical license Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry Active DEA registration Preferred Qualifications Two (2) or more years of psychiatric experience Experience with electronic medical records and utilization processes Why Physicians Choose This Role Weekday-only schedule - no weekends, no night shifts No productivity quotas or private-practice billing Strong clinical and administrative support teams Shared on-call rotation with coverage from home Competitive compensation and long-term financial stability Opportunity to make a lasting impact in an underserved population If you are a psychiatrist seeking a stable, mission-driven role with excellent work-life balance and meaningful patient care, this opportunity offers a rewarding next step in your career.