Adv Pract Provider Psych IP - Wayne Scott Unit

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Correctional Managed Care is seeking a qualified Psychiatric provider to deliver direct inpatient psychiatric care to patients within the UTMB sector of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). This role involves supervision by the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient and participation in multidisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments, treatment planning, emergency call coverage, and ongoing

Qualifications

• Mental health experience required.
• Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS-HP required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care to inpatients under supervision of Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient.
• Regularly participate in clinical consultations with facility mental health and medical staff.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and develop treatment plans for assigned patients.
• Provide emergency psychiatric call as needed.
• Work all assigned hours and adhere to department reporting structure.

Skills

Mental health experience

Education

PA/NP program graduation

Job description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient, provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to inpatient psychiatric facilities within the UTMB sector of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contribute to the success of UTMB Correctional Managed Care.
• Provides direct psychiatric care to patients assigned to psychiatric inpatient facilities, under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient.
• Regularly participates in clinical consultations with the facility mental health and medical staff.
• Conducts psychiatric assessments and develops treatment plans for assigned patients under the supervision of the Clinical Director or Staff Psychiatrist - Inpatient.
• Participates in the psychiatry QI/QM program.
• Provides emergency psychiatric call.
• Works all assigned hours as required.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required and assigned by the Staff Psychiatrist – Inpatient, Clinical Director, and/or the Director of Mental Health Services.

EQUIPMENT

Standard office and medical equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an Accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Texas.
• Mental health experience required.
• Current BLS-HP required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Correctional experience is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Richmond

Work Locations

Jester IV Facility

Job

Nursing & Care Management

Employee Status

Supervisor

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Nov 6, 2026, 1:21:30 PM