Psychiatrist - PRN

Nexus Health Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 206,640 - 413,280; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Houston, Texas, is looking for a PRN Psychiatrist for their Child & Adolescent Fellowship Program. This role involves providing compassionate clinical care during weekend coverage, conducting evaluations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is a licensed psychiatry fellow with experience in handling behavioral health cases and a commitment to cultural competence in patient interactions. This position offers valuable mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow in an accredited fellowship program, preferably a second‑year fellow.
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in Texas.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and documentation for each assigned patient.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure access to services.

Skills

Compassionate care

Cultural competence

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of medicine

Job description

PRN Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent Fellowship Program)

Schedule: PRN / Weekend Coverage

About Nexus Health Systems

At Nexus Health Systems, we’re redefining rehabilitation and behavioral healthcare through a continuum of programs designed to help individuals rebuild their lives after brain injury, neurological illness, or behavioral health challenges. With specialized hospitals and residential campuses across Texas, our mission is simple yet powerful — to mend minds and empower futures.

Each Nexus facility provides an integrated, patient‑centered approach that bridges medical, behavioral, and rehabilitative care. Our interdisciplinary teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve greater independence, health, and quality of life.

Position Summary

Nexus Health Systems is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow to join our interdisciplinary behavioral health team on a PRN basis. This position serves as the primary weekend caregiver in the behavioral health program for adolescents and children, providing high‑quality psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in accordance with the highest standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care, documentation, and basic medical assessment for each assigned patient during weekend coverage.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans.
• Staff all cases verbally with the Medical Director at the end of the weekend.
• Foster a culture of compassion, dignity, and respect in all patient and family interactions.
• Address and resolve patient or family concerns in real time with professionalism and empathy.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure timely access to specialty and supportive services.
• Support and guide staff in delivering culturally competent, patient‑centered care.
• Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Report and assist in investigating incidents or patient complaints as part of the risk management process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of medicine.

Experience

• Current Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellow in an accredited fellowship program (second‑year fellow preferred).

Licensure / Certification

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice medicine in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS certification.
• Full and unrestricted DEA certification (or eligibility).
• Board eligible/board certified in Psychiatry preferred.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for a current fellow seeking meaningful weekend clinical experience in a collaborative environment. The position offers exposure to complex behavioral health cases and supports ongoing professional development under direct mentorship from the Medical Director.