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UTMB Inpatient Psychiatrist Direct Hire

Icon Information Consultants Rusk, TX (Onsite) Full-Time


Inpatient Psychiatrist – Direct Hire

 | Richmond, TX & Rusk, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: Direct Hire / Permanent
Salary: Starting at $290,000+




Overview

A leading healthcare system is seeking Inpatient Psychiatrists to provide psychiatric care within a structured correctional healthcare environment. Physicians will provide inpatient psychiatric services to an underserved patient population while working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

These roles offer a predictable schedule, strong clinical support, and long-term financial stability, making them an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists seeking work-life balance and a meaningful impact on patient care.




Locations



Richmond, TX

Correctional inpatient mental health facility



Rusk, TX

Correctional inpatient mental health facility (higher compensation potential due to rural location)




Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct psychiatric care to assigned inpatient patients

  • Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological evaluations

  • Participate in civil commitment proceedings for patients being released from custody

  • Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric mid-level providers as assigned

  • Participate in due process hearings related to voluntary admission and psychoactive medication administration

  • Participate in psychiatry quality improvement programs

  • Provide emergency psychiatric call coverage as required

  • Work collaboratively with clinical teams and utilization review personnel

  • Maintain compliance with all departmental policies and reporting requirements




Work Environment

This role is located within a secure correctional healthcare facility.

Requirements include:

  • Security clearance

  • Pre-employment drug screening




Required Qualifications

  • Active Texas Medical License

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry

  • DEA Controlled Substances Registration




Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of psychiatric clinical experience

  • Experience working with electronic medical records




Compensation & Benefits



Competitive Compensation

  • Starting salary $290,000+

  • Compensation increases based on experience and location



Excellent Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits

  • 401(k) with employer match

  • State pension retirement plan



Predictable Schedule

  • Monday–Friday | 7 AM – 4 PM

  • No productivity quotas or RVU pressure

  • No private practice billing requirements



Work-Life Balance

  • Structured schedule compared to many hospital systems

  • Opportunity to leave early once patient care responsibilities are completed

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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Rusk, TX (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

03/11/2026

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