Pays $252k-$277k$73k below the Psychiatrist market median of ~$350k (213 jobs) · Above average in Physician roles for work-life (6.1/10, vs 18,102 in this profession)

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Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Wichita Falls, Texas · Hybrid

Staff Psychiatrist

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesFull-Time
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Day shift, telework eligible. Inpatient psychiatry at state hospital. Wichita Falls, TX. $251K-$277K.

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Staff Psychiatrist – Day Shift, Telework Eligible in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 100% paid employee health insurance
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Telework eligible

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Wichita Falls, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Psychiatrist performs advanced psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients within a state hospital setting. They lead multi-disciplinary recovery teams, monitor clinical data, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality care initiatives.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and possess an unrestricted Texas medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry is required, with at least three years of psychiatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPRBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningMedication managementMulti-disciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsClinical leadershipPerformance improvementCrisis interventionRegulatory compliancePatient carePsychiatric researchTime managementCommunicationData analysis

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 48% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$364k (142 salary observations; 281 listings), vs ~$329k nationally (2,773 salary observations; 5,586 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$265k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $272k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Texas Health & Human Services Commission ranks #6 of 10 employers hiring Psychiatrist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 18,102 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$265k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 213 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution30 jobs · 21 employers

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10
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
58%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
15%

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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% paid employee health insurance
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Telework eligible