Psychiatrist

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Psychiatrist
• Job Title: Psychiatrist III
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Physician Services
• Posting Number: 13667
• Closing Date: 05/07/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-34
• Salary Range: $20,971.00-$23,120.50
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Richmond State Supported Living Center
• Job Location City: RICHMOND
• Job Location Address: 2100 PRESTON
• Other Locations: Richmond
• MOS Codes: 210X,44PX,60W,SEI
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Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

May serve in an on‑call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.

Utilizes a multi‑disciplinary approach to complete psychiatric assessments of individuals, and administers psychiatric treatments and medications within the SSLC policies/procedures as deliberated with and agreed upon by the IDT. Conduct all required medication reviews in conjunction with psychologist and nurse according to Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF‑IID) standards. Attends and participates in medication reviews and other meetings as requested by the IDT or administrators.

Performs medication reviews in accordance with policy. Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to resident care per policy and procedures and the Department of Justice settlement agreement.

Establish physician‑patient relationship by direct face‑to‑face contact. For newly admitted individuals, face‑to‑face contact must be established within 14 calendar days since new admission. Conducts at least quarterly psychiatric clinics as scheduled, emergency and follow‑up psychiatric clinics and psychiatric reviews as requested by the IDTs or the state office Psychiatric Services Coordinator. Treats each individual with the most effective medication and the most effective dosage.

Reviews lab work modifies treatment plans, and records deliberations and recommendations accurately and timely in the electronic health record.

Develops and implements psychiatric treatment plans documenting how supports and interventions are customized for the individuals psychiatric needs as well as their strengths and preferences. Documents how treatment plans are least‑restrictive interventions based on risk vs. benefit analysis and treatment history, and how psychiatric supports and interventions are integrated with the supports and interventions from other disciplines. Develops and organizes implementation time frames and provides guidance to…