Psychiatrist III

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$252k-$277k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychiatrist III – State Facility, Pension, No Telework in Richmond, TX, 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

  • Pension plan offered.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Numerous opportunities for career advancement
  • PSLF eligible employer

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Richmond, TX, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist performs advanced psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They lead interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure high-quality care in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a medical doctor in Texas and be Board Certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry. A minimum of three years of psychiatric experience is preferred, along with current DEA registration and NPI number.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPRDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningMedication managementPolypharmacy managementInterdisciplinary team collaborationElectronic health recordsCrisis interventionRestraint reductionClinical leadershipRegulatory complianceICF-IID standardsBehavioral healthMedical documentationQuality improvement

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$354k (194 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$335k nationally (3,293 salary observations; 6,226 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 #9 of 10 employers hiring Psychiatrist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist III 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 18,741 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 20 employers

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11
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
69%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
23%
Relocation assistance
23%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Physician roles

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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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 for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
PSLF eligible employer