Pays $304k-$336kPsychiatrist market median is ~$275k (11 jobs) · Above average in Physician roles for work-life (6.3/10, vs 18,195 in this profession)

Psychiatrist V - Medical Director

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesNo nightsFull-Time
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About the Role

Medical Director at state psychiatric hospital. $304K-$336K. Pension and PSLF. Amarillo, TX.

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychiatrist V – Medical Director, State Hospital in Amarillo, 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

  • Pension plan offered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • 100% paid employee health insurance
  • Generous time off benefits
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Telework eligible

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist V provides clinical leadership by directing psychiatric and medical treatment activities, overseeing diagnostic plans, and managing clinical quality assurance projects. They also supervise subordinate medical staff and represent clinical services on various hospital governing committees.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a medical doctor in Texas and be board certified or board eligible in psychiatry. A minimum of five years of experience working as a psychiatrist with individuals having psychiatric disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric principlesClinical leadershipTreatment planningQuality assurancePerformance improvementConflict managementPolicy developmentRegulatory complianceMedical systems managementPsychiatric researchStaff supervisionEvidence-based practiceCrisis managementStrategic planningPatient-centered care

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 44% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$367k (78 salary observations; 104 listings), vs ~$339k nationally (725 salary observations; 1,445 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 ~$320k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $330k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist V - Medical Director at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 18,195 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, 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 ~$320k midpoint, that is roughly $13k–$22k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.3/10 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 11 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
23%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
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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
401(k) and 457 Programs
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
Generous time off benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Telework eligible