Staff Psychiatrist

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Job Title: Psychiatrist III

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission Department: Cashier Mailroom Copy Cn Posting Number: 14482 Closing Date: 06/01/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Range: $20,971.00 - $23,120.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-34 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time

Job Description:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

About the Position:

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Responsibilities:

The Psychiatrist performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the State Hospital Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating State Hospital patients. Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed. Reviews and analyzes system data to ensure recovery plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Recovery Team.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift, and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to complete psychiatric assessments of individuals and administers psychiatric treatments and medications within the State Hospital policies/procedures as deliberated with and agreed upon.
• Conducts all required performance improvement reviews with recovery team members as required by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and State Hospital System policies.
• Attends and participates in other meetings and committees as requested.
• Performs medication reviews and other audits in accordance with policy.
• Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care per standards.
• Establishes physician-patient relationship by direct face-to-face contact or telemedicine.
• Treats each individual with the most effective medication and the most effective dosage.
• Reviews lab work, modifies recovery plans, and records deliberations and recommendations accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
• Develops and implements psychiatric recovery plans documenting how supports and interventions are customized for the individuals' psychiatric needs as well as their strengths and preferences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and general psychiatry
• Knowledge of principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of person-centered individualized care and recovery plans
• Knowledge of the principles of psychiatric treatment and ability to work collaboratively with staff
• Knowledge of the state formulary guidelines for maximum doses, and if exceeded, provides detailed documentation of exception, ensuring efficacy, safety, and tolerance
• Knowledge and skills in providing services to people with psychiatric disorders in an in-patient hospital setting
• Knowledge and skills in effectively using an electronic healthcare system and Microsoft Office products
• Skills in the care and treatment of patients
• Skills in the use of medical and psychiatric diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment
• Skills in conducting psychiatric research when necessary
• Ability to assess, diagnoses, and prescribe/supervise treatment to assigned patients while conforming to local policy, Texas Administrative Code, and applicable laws
• Ability to direct psychiatric activities
• Ability to examine, diagnose, and treat mental disorders
• Ability to interpret psychological diagnoses and analyses
• Ability to develop policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of psychiatric histories and medical records
• Ability to solve medically difficult issues by considering opinions of consultants and/or appropriate literature including accepted guidelines
• Ability to work with the recovery team by facilitating a unified, effective team approach using the expertise of all team members and involving patients in order to assure high quality patient care
• Ability to manage "polypharmacy" and to justify and document when the use of multiple psychotropic medications is necessary
• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others
• Ability to work independently using good judgement and advanced time management skills
• Ability to participate in annual training as well as any other required specific training in order to assure up to date skills and knowledge in required areas such as CPR and safe use of restraints

Requirements:

• Applicant must have or be able to obtain an unrestricted Texas medical license and be board certified or board eligible (completed residency in Psychiatry) prior to start date.
• Initial Screening Criteria:
• Applicants must be a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• At least three years' experience working as a psychiatrist is preferred.
• Twelve (12) months experience working with people with psychiatric disorders is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
• Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.
• The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required.

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ADA Accommodations:

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

Telework Disclaimer:

• This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.