Physician​/Psychiatry​/Texas​/Locum​/Inpatient Psychiatrist

Position: Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Inpatient Psychiatrist Job
Inpatient Psychiatrist

Join our dedicated team as an Inpatient Psychiatrist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults with complex mental health needs. This vital role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care within a residential setting, ensuring patients receive the support and treatment they need to progress toward recovery. You will work in a collaborative environment, responding to emergencies, conducting assessments, and delivering face-to-face evaluations, all while contributing to a compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Required Skills:

• Active Texas Medical License with no sanctions
• Current DEA certification
• Proven experience in psychiatric assessment and treatment
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to adhering to facility policies and regulations

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience working with dually diagnosed adult patients
• Prior experience in residential mental health settings
• Additional certifications in crisis intervention or related fields

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution
• Prior inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
• Licensure and credentialing with hospital systems utilized by the facility

Other Requirements:

• Must be certified in CPR through an American Heart Association-approved course and maintain certification
• Availability to start immediately, with a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, some remote work may be approved from time to time by leadership.
• No travel required

This position offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $200.00, with weekly pay via direct deposit, along with comprehensive medical benefits, paid sick time, licensure and certification reimbursements, and a robust referral bonus program. The initial term is six months with the possibility of extension, providing stability and growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Take the next step in your psychiatric career and apply today to join a team committed to excellence and compassionate care. Your expertise can make a difference be part of our mission to improve mental health outcomes.

VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply