Locum to Permanent Psychiatrist Full-Time - UTMB Correctional Managed Care The Opportunity At a Glance
- Position: Full-time Psychiatrist
- Start Date: ASAP (takes 1 month to credential)
- Schedule: Mon-Fri 6a-2p or 7a-3p
- Call: No call
- Patients per day: 12-15
- Age Range: Adults 18+
- Case Types: Mostly Med Management. May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
- Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
- Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
- Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
- Conduct both in-office and tele-health visits
- Most Urgent Areas: Rusk, TX & Richmond, TX
- Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
What We Offer for perm:
- Competitive base salary: $250-320K based off experience, will allow for locums for first 3 months of employment with expectation of becoming a W2 after 3 months fulltime
- Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, CME allowance ($ and days)
- Paid malpractice with tail
- 4 weeks PTO + state holidays
- Student loan repayment available (if applicable)
- Leadership opportunities
- J1/H1B visa sponsorship
About the Practice & Facility
Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient & outpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). UTMB manages 78 prison units across Texas.
Life balance and long-term growth
Interested? Send your CV to or text/call Eric Thomas at . We respect your time quick and confidential process.
