Inpatient Correctional Psychiatrist - Direct Care & Leadership

UTMB Health; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional healthcare provider in Rusk, Texas, is seeking a Psychiatrist to deliver direct psychiatric care in a prison environment. Ideal candidates should have a current Texas medical license, be eligible for board certification in psychiatry, and possess DEA registration. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, supervising mid-level practitioners, and providing emergency psychiatric services. This role requires compliance with security and health regulations in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must hold a current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
• Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological examinations.
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Clinical supervision

Emergency psychiatric response

Education

Current license to practice medicine in Texas

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Drug Enforcement Agency registration

Job description

A correctional healthcare provider in Rusk, Texas, is seeking a Psychiatrist to deliver direct psychiatric care in a prison environment. Ideal candidates should have a current Texas medical license, be eligible for board certification in psychiatry, and possess DEA registration. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, supervising mid-level practitioners, and providing emergency psychiatric services. This role requires compliance with security and health regulations in a correctional setting.