Staff Psychiatrist Inpat-CMC - Wayne Scott Unit

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

1 month ago

TexasFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Psychiatrist – Correctional Inpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

EQUIPMENT: Standard office equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center.

Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must hold a current license to practice medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Psychiatrist – Correctional Inpatient.

Key Skills

Psychiatric CareCivil Commitment ProceedingsPsychiatric ExaminationsNeurological ExaminationsClinical SupervisionDue Process ProceedingsEmergency Psychiatric CallQI/QM Program ParticipationTimekeeping ComplianceInternal Controls Adherence

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current medical license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and be eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry, along with a current DEA controlled substances registration. Preferred experience includes two years of relevant work experience.

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Civil Commitment Proceedings, Psychiatric Examinations, Neurological Examinations, Clinical Supervision, Due Process Proceedings, Emergency Psychiatric Call, QI/QM Program Participation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: This position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient facilities within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) sector, including conducting examinations and participating in legal proceedings like civil commitments. The role also involves providing clinical super...

Benefits package: Security clearance required, Pre-employment drug testing. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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