Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Austin, Texas

Weatherby Healthcare; Brookesmith (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A state-supported living center in Texas seeks a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage, providing clinical care to individuals with severe mental illnesses. The position involves managing a caseload of 45-50 patients including adults with both civil and forensic commitments. This opportunity allows for flexible scheduling options and telehealth considerations, ideal for those wanting to impact patient care in a supportive setting.

Benefits

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Qualifications

• Board Eligible Psychiatrist required.
• Experience with severe mental illness and geriatric patients preferred.
• Ability to work with intellectual disabilities patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to individuals with severe mental illness.
• Manage a caseload of 45-50 patients.
• Complete monthly progress notes.

Skills

Clinical care

Mental health treatment

Education

MD or DO

Job description

About the facility

A State Supported Living Center is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens coverage.

About the facility location

With vibrant entertainment, art and culture, inspiring cuisine, and stunning outdoor experiences, Austin, Texas, lets you create a soundtrack all your own.

About the clinician's workday

The Psychiatrist will be responsible for providing clinical care to individuals with severe mental illness on both civil and forensic commitments, Geriatric patients, and those with intellectual disabilities in need of psychiatric services. The psychiatrist will work with a team of staff and fellow professionals, managing a caseload of 45-50 patients. Monthly progress notes are required. The provider must be Board Eligible. The facility will consider a 4/10 or 5/8 schedule.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 45-50 patients seen monthly
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: Telehealth
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Severe mental illness on civil and forensic commitments, Geriatric patients, and individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Average length of stay: Long term
• Census: 474

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