Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Position : Full-time onsite Psychiatrist (telemedicine 1 2 days possible, onsite preferred)

Schedule : 8a 5p, Monday Friday

Term : 3 6 months

Start Date : November 1 (immediate need)

Setting & Patients :

Civil Committed and Forensic Committed patients (non-maximum security prison)

Patients have been determined not a threat to society or dangerous

Mostly male; some female patients on separate ward

Acute / chronic inpatient mix, patients per Psychiatrist

Part of a multidisciplinary recovery team

Responsibilities :

Psychiatric evaluation and management of patients

Participation in multidisciplinary treatment planning

Court testimony may be required

No call or on-duty requirements

Licensure / Certification :

Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board

DEA license required

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry