Staff Psychiatrist Inpat-CMC- Skyview Unit

UTMB Health; Rusk (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A correctional healthcare provider in Rusk, Texas, is seeking a Psychiatrist to deliver direct psychiatric care in a prison environment. Ideal candidates should have a current Texas medical license, be eligible for board certification in psychiatry, and possess DEA registration. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, supervising mid-level practitioners, and providing emergency psychiatric services. This role requires compliance with security and health regulations in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must hold a current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
• Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological examinations.
• Participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients.
• Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
• Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
• Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
• Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
• Provides emergency psychiatric call.
• Works effectively with CMS and UR processes and personnel.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Clinical supervision

Emergency psychiatric response

Education

Current license to practice medicine in Texas

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Drug Enforcement Agency registration

Job description

For application assistance, please email [e-mail]. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides direct psychiatric care to assigned patients.
• May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
• Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
• Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
• Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
• Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping regulations.
• Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program.
• Provides emergency psychiatric call.
• Works effectively with all CMS and UR processes and personnel.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT

Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must hold a current Drug Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration certification.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of experience.
• Experience with digital medical utilization.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States - Texas - Rusk

Work Locations

Skyview Facility

PO Box 999

Rusk 75785 - 0999

Organization

UTMB Health

Shift

Standard

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Mar 16, 2026, 6:30:32 PM