Director of Psychiatric Services

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  Title:
  
  Director of Psychiatric Services
• Job Title:
  
  Psychiatrist IV
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Hospitals Section
• Posting Number: 20897
• Closing Date: 11/01/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $15,037.75-$25,432.58
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-35
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
• Travel:
  Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 909 W 45TH ST BLDG 552
• Other Locations:
• 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? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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 Director of Psychiatric Services of the State Hospital System (SHS) performs managerial (senior level) psychiatric work under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer of State Hospitals. The Director of Psychiatric Services provides clinical leadership that involves coordinating psychiatric treatment in the state hospitals. The Director of Psychiatric Services monitors trends, oversees the diagnosing and treating of all patients, and develops policies and procedures to admit, assess, and administer specialized psychiatric treatments.

The Director of Psychiatric Services provides guidance to the 11-state hospital Medical Directors and serves as Vice Chair of the System Medical Executive Committee of the State Hospital Governing Body. The Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Psychiatric Services direct the activities of various other committees of the Governing Body. The Director of Psychiatric Services serves on Health and Specialty Care Division committees, other cross-division committees at HHSC, as well as committees in the larger community (including at state public universities) as needed.

The Director of Psychiatric Services supports clinical quality assurance and performance improvement projects and initiatives at the system level. 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 actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for…