Psychiatrist III – State Hospital (MSU)

Texas Health and Human Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 234,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Harlingen, TX is hiring a Psychiatrist III for the State Hospital MSU. The role involves high‑level psychiatric assessments, treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a maximum security unit.

Expect to participate in governance and performance improvements while working days in a full‑time capacity. The position requires an MD or DO, board certification/eligibility in Psychiatry, and an unrestricted Texas medical license.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO and be board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Must possess or obtain unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Minimum three years of psychiatry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced psychiatric assessments and administer treatments.
• Lead recovery team meetings and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, and support staff.
• Monitor quality, participate in improvement activities and reports.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Psychiatric assessment

Clinical psychiatry

Assessment & treatment

Education

MD or DO

Board certified/eligible in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic Health Records

EHR systems

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Harlingen, TX is hiring a Psychiatrist III for the State Hospital MSU. The role involves high‑level psychiatric assessments, treatment, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a maximum security unit.

Expect to participate in governance and performance improvements while working days in a full‑time capacity. The position requires an MD or DO, board certification/eligibility in Psychiatry, and an unrestricted Texas medical license.