Psychiatrist III - Part Time

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Functional Title: Psychiatrist III - Part Time Job Title: Psychiatrist III Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Physician Services Posting Number: 20556 Closing Date: 09/24/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Range: $10,485.50 - $11,560.25 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS-B-34 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Part time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Corpus Christi State Supported Living Center Job Location City: CORPUS CHRISTI Job Location Address: 902 AIRPORT RD Other Locations: MOS Codes: 210X,44PX,60W, SEI12 Brief Job Description:

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!

The Psychiatrist performs advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the SSLC Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating SSLC residents.

Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed. Reviews and analyzes system data to ensure treatment plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

Ensures that the treatment plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training as needed to behavioral health and direct care staff. Attends weekly/monthly meetings and leads/chairs discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes and follows through on the implementation plans.

Participates in Peer Review Committees for performance improvement as appropriate.

Participates in or directs, as requested, any other clinically related committee that is formed for the SSLCs to recommend guidelines and standards of care in response to changes in research literature, regulatory environment, or public health as requested by the facility Medical Director or state office Medical Services Coordinator.

Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to resident care. May supervise others depending upon SSLC structure. Performs other duties relative to the position.

Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

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 timeframes and provides guidance to the IDT, behavioral health, and direct care staff while following HHS and local policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations, and ICF-IID standards.

Reads and analyzes medical records, leads discussions in staff meetings, participates in conference calls concerning clinical psychiatric issues, and interacts with and makes recommendations to family members, guardians, and Legally Authorized Representatives (LAR) when requested, and obtains timely medication consents.

Ensures collaboration between psychiatry and neurology for dually diagnosed individuals. Provides Neurologist with necessary information and ensures that psychiatry notes reflect this collaboration.

Consults with other psychiatrists, medical staff, behavioral health specialists and/or psychologists, and others to collaboratively develop behavioral interventions, identify environmental factors that may impact psychiatric care, and participate in restraint reduction efforts by coordinating medication and behavior therapy.

Manages acute psychiatric care including authorizing emergency restraints, writing orders for the emergency use of medication, and coordinating psychiatric hospitalizations as a last resort when clinically indicated. Participates in post-chemical restraint assessment not later than 72 hours post chemical restraint.

Reviews and monitors system data and trends related to the quality of psychiatric care provided at the SSLC at least monthly. Addresses issues identified through monitoring of data and presents changes to the IDT. Attends meetings and chairs discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes and follows through on the individualized implementation plans. Participates in desk and onsite audits by reading records and applying audit tools.

Maintains open and regular communication with the Lead Psychiatrist, Medical Director, Facility Director, and other staff to ensure the transfer of needed information and continuity of services. Participates in various committees designed to ensure residents are receiving quality care, such as Medical Services Division, Pharmacy, Therapeutics, Clinical Death Review, Administrative Death Review, Root Cause Analysis, and Admission Reviews.

Participate in mandatory training per HHS policies and procedures, HIPAA policies, state and federal rules and regulations, and ICF-IID regulations, and the requirements in the SSLC’s Department of Justice Settlement Agreement to provide quality psychiatric services and care to individuals served.

Develops, implements, organizes, and provides leadership in the area of Psychiatric Services following HHS policies and procedures, state and federal rules and regulations, and ICF-IID standards in order to provide quality psychiatric services and care to individuals served.

May manage staff within the psychiatric department providing regular feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and taking corrective action when needed, depending upon facility organizational structure.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of methods and procedures in the field of general medicine and general psychiatry; and of principles of the development, implementation, and documentation of individualized care and treatment plans.

Knowledge of the principles of behavior treatment and ability to work collaboratively with the behavioral health staff.

Knowledge of the state formulary guidelines for maximum doses, and if exceeded, provides detailed documentation of exception, ensuring efficacy, safety, and tolerance.

Knowledge and skills in providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a large residential setting.

Skill in the care and treatment of patients; in the use of medical and psychiatric diagnostic and treatment tools and equipment; and in conducing psychiatric research when nec