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UTMB Inpatient Psychiatrist Direct Hire

Icon Information Consultants Rusk, TX (Onsite) Full-Time
Inpatient Psychiatrist – Correctional Mental Health
Location: Rusk, Texas
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift | 40 hours/week
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Compensation: 300K annually
 
About the Role
This position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful inpatient psychiatric care to underserved populations within a secure correctional setting. Physicians work in a structured, team-based environment focused on high-quality care, clinical autonomy, and long-term stability.
This role is ideal for psychiatrists seeking a predictable schedule, strong institutional support, and the ability to focus on patient care without productivity pressures.
 
What You’ll Do
Provide direct inpatient psychiatric care to assigned patients
Perform psychiatric, physical, and neurological evaluations
Manage psychotropic medications and treatment plans
Participate in involuntary treatment, civil commitment, and due-process proceedings when required
Supervise and collaborate with psychiatric mid-level providers
Provide shared, after-hours on-call coverage (from home)
Participate in quality improvement and utilization review activities
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
 
Work Environment
Secure correctional or detention facility
Structured, safety-focused setting with established protocols
Security clearance and pre-employment drug screening required
Personal cell phones are not permitted on-site
 
Required Qualifications
MD or DO with a current Texas medical license
Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry
Active DEA registration
 
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) or more years of psychiatric experience
Experience with electronic medical records and utilization processes
 
Why Physicians Choose This Role
Weekday-only schedule — no weekends, no night shifts
No productivity quotas or private-practice billing
Strong clinical and administrative support teams
Shared on-call rotation with coverage from home
Competitive compensation and long-term financial stability
Opportunity to make a lasting impact in an underserved population
 
If you are a psychiatrist seeking a stable, mission-driven role with excellent work–life balance and meaningful patient care, this opportunity offers a rewarding next step in your career.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Full-Time

Location

Rusk, TX (Onsite)

Job Type

Other

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

05/08/2026

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