Inpatient Psychiatry-Lubbock, TX

AMN Healthcare; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

CME Allowance

20 Days PTO

Malpractice Provided

Job summary

AMN Healthcare in Lubbock, TX seeks an experienced inpatient psychiatrist to lead and support adult and geriatric patients in a 32-bed facility. The role can be Staff Psychiatrist or Medical Director, with strong leadership opportunities and a mission-focused team.

The position features a standard weekday schedule, on-site work, generous compensation, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and substantial PTO, with malpractice coverage provided.

Qualifications

• Must work onsite in Lubbock.
• Eligible for Texas medical license.
• Experience with adult/geriatric inpatient psychiatry preferred.
• Physician: MD or DO.

Responsibilities

• 3–5 psychiatric evaluations daily.
• Medication management and crisis stabilization.
• Active collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• EMR: WellSky and dictation via Dragon/Dictation Cloud.

Skills

Adult/geriatric inpatient psychiatry

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Tools

WellSky

Dragon / Dictation Cloud

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Inpatient Psychiatry-Lubbock, TX
StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $300000.00 - $350000.00

Adult/Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director – Lubbock, TX |

We are expanding our clinical team and seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Inpatient Psychiatrist to support adult and geriatric patients in our 32-bed inpatient facility in Lubbock, Texas.

If you're passionate about high-quality behavioral health care and want to work with a supportive, well-resourced team — this is an exceptional opportunity.

Position Highlights

Location

Location: Lubbock, TX (Onsite)

Setting: 100% Inpatient

Employment: W2 or 1099

Role: Staff Psychiatrist or Medical Director (leadership opportunity)

Compensation & Benefits

• $300,000-$350,000
• Sign on Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• CME Allowance
• 20 Days PTO
• Malpractice Provided

Schedule

• Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Call: 1 week on / 3 weeks off
• Call is phone-based

Clinical Practice

• 3–5 psychiatric evaluations daily
• Medication management & crisis stabilization
• Active collaboration with multidisciplinary team
• EMR: WellSky
• Dictation: Dragon / Dictation Cloud
• Strong support staff including 24/7 nursing and 3 NPs

Requirements

• Must work onsite in Lubbock
• Eligible for Texas medical license
• Experience with adult/geriatric inpatient psychiatry preferred
• Physician: MD or DO

We are a growing behavioral health system with 33 locations and a strong mission centered on dignity, honesty, and long-term recovery. Our clinicians receive exceptional support and resources to provide meaningful, patient-centered care.

Facility Location

Known regionally as the Hub City, Lubbock is an economic, educational, and health services powerhouse in the South Plains area. This city is home to three universities, including Texas Tech University — a member of the Big 12 Conference — and the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, a state leader in healthcare studies and research. Lubbock is also the birthplace of rock-and-roll legend Buddy Holly, and holds an annual music festival in his honor.

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.