Senior Psychiatrist & Medical Director

Texas Health and Human Services; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 283,183 - 312,210; Full time

Job summary

The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Terrell, TX seeks a Psychiatrist V (Medical Director) to guide clinical leadership across psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and state‑operated centers. You will review diagnoses, treatment plans, and policies to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Lead quality improvement projects, supervise psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in disaster response when

Qualifications

• Knowledge of psychiatric principles and methods.
• Knowledge of policy development and patient safety.
• Leadership and team management in clinical settings.
• Ability to develop and interpret policies.
• Strong communication skills in writing and oral.
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly; rotating shifts/overtime may be required.
• Develop individualized recovery plans; coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Oversee psychiatric/medical treatment; diagnostics and care planning.
• Provide strategic direction for patient‑centered care and staff training.
• Consult with staff on difficult psychiatric cases and new treatments.
• Monitor trends; develop admission and treatment policies.
• Direct quality assurance and performance improvement projects.
• Supervise psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses; manage contracts.
• Maintain communication with medical directors and central office for continuity.
• Supervise student rotations; write statements of work for contracts.
• Participate in disaster response and continuity planning when required.

Skills

Psychiatric care skills

Policy development

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Education

MD/DO degree

Residency training in Psychiatry

Tools

Computer software usage

Job description

The Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) in Terrell, TX seeks a Psychiatrist V (Medical Director) to guide clinical leadership across psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment facilities, and state‑operated centers. You will review diagnoses, treatment plans, and policies to ensure high‑quality, patient‑centered care.

Lead quality improvement projects, supervise psychiatrists and advanced practice nurses, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in disaster response when