Staff Psychiatrist
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Healthcare
Healthcare Consultant, Mental Health
Date:
Feb 25, 2026
Location:
EL PASO, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.
- Functional
Title:
Staff Psychiatrist - Job Title: Psychiatrist III
- Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
- Department: Residential Care Supervisor L
- Posting Number: 14254
- Closing Date: 04/26/2026
- Posting Audience: Internal and External
- Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Salary Range: $20,971.00 - $23,120.50
- Pay Frequency: Monthly
- Salary Group: TEXAS-B-34
- Shift: Day
- Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
- Travel: Up to 10%
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Full Time/Part Time: Full time
- FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
- Facility
Location:
El Paso Psychiatric Center - Job Location City: EL PASO
- Job Location Address: 4615 ALAMEDA AVE
- MOS Codes: 210X,44PX,60W,SEI
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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.
HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.
The Psychiatrist performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the State Hospital Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating State Hospital patients. Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed. Reviews and analyzes system data to ensure recovery plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Recovery Team.
Ensures that the recovery plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training as needed to direct care staff. Attends weekly/monthly meetings and leads/chairs discussions to inform and create buy‑in to necessary changes and follows through on the implementation plans. Participates in committees of the State Hospital Governing Body and performance improvement activities. Participates in or directs, as requested, any other clinically related committee that is formed for the State Hospitals to recommend guidelines and standards of care in response to changes in research literature, regulatory environment, or public health as requested by the State Hospital Medical Director or State Hospitals Central Administration Chief of Medical Services.
Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the process of the multi‑disciplinary approach to patient care. May supervise others depending upon State Hospital structure. Performs other duties relative to the position. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift…
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