Psychiatrist - Full-Time - On-site

MindCare Solutions; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 198,891 - 283,269; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Malpractice Coverage

Medical, Dental and Vision (FTE only)

HSA/FSA

401K with 4% match

Disability

Life/AD&D

Maternity Leave

Job summary

A leading behavioral health provider in Texas seeks a Full-Time Psychiatrist to provide mental health care in a correctional setting, ensuring comprehensive treatment and crisis management. Candidates must be Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry and hold an active TX license. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including malpractice coverage and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted TX license; TX DEA required.
• Maintains CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Create individualized treatment plans for inmates/residents.
• Prepare progress reports and assist in developing statistical reports.
• Audit files to ensure documentation of all services.

Skills

Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills

Sound clinical judgment

Independence

Education

Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Overview

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MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

Compensation & Location

• Compensation: up to $175 per hour (dependent on contract/employment type)
• Location: Rusk, TX
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, dayshift

Position Summary

• Correctional Psychiatrist - 40 Hours/week on-site.
• Provide administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health care program for the inmates/residents.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health disorders among the incarcerated population.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, ensuring treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.
• Create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions appropriate for the correctional setting.
• Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned inmates/residents.
• Maintain up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of inmates/residents and their files; audit files to ensure documentation of all services; review status of inmates/residents to verify completion of treatment programs.
• Review, process and respond (via corporate counsel) to lawsuits; provide expert testimony or psychiatric evaluations for legal proceedings involving inmates under care.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, regulatory documents, and legal/medical instructions.
• Work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and correctional staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
• Respond to crisis situations and participate in preventive mental health management.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted TX license; TX DEA required.
• Maintains CPR Certification.
• Excellent diagnostic assessment and counseling skills; sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and independence.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Malpractice Coverage
• Medical, Dental and Vision (FTE only)
• HSA/FSA
• 401K with 4% match
• Disability
• Life/AD&D
• Amazing Culture
• Maternity Leave