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Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility inRichmond,Texas

LocumTenens.com
Brookesmith, TX, 76827, USA
  • Healthcare
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Board-certified psychiatrist role in a secure inpatient correctional facility with locum-to-perm potential. Provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care in Richmond, TX (on-site). Day shift, Mon–Fri, 40 hrs/week. Locum tenens assignment; start ASAP and ongoing. Treat adult male inmates in a state prison with a 550 census; rounds on 10–12 patients and develop/manage treatment plans. - Board certification required - MD or DO with valid state medical license - Experience in inpatient psychiatry or forensic/correctional psychiatry preferred - Ability to work in a secure correctional environment - Current DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
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This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-210035-MD-TX
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP and Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Inpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This inpatient mental health facility operates within the state prison system, serving a census of 550 inmates requiring psychiatric care. The facility provides specialized mental health services in a secure correctional environment with dedicated staff and resources.

About the Facility Location

Texas offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Hill Country region, including hiking at state parks and wildlife viewing experiences. The area features family attractions such as amusement parks, water parks, and adventure activities including ropes courses and zip line experiences for recreational enjoyment.

About the Clinician's Workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health treatment to adult male inmates within an inpatient correctional setting. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient rounds on 10-12 individuals, developing treatment plans, and managing ongoing psychiatric care. Board certification is required for this position, which offers locums to permanent placement opportunities with standard Monday through Friday scheduling.


Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 10-12
  • Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support within the state prison system
  • Patient Population: Adults
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours)
  • Cases Treated: inmates requiring ongoing mental-health treatment with inpatient care
  • Census: 550

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