Staff Psychiatrist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

2 months ago

United States$251k–277kFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Staff Psychiatrist in 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.

Key Responsibilities

disciplinary approach to patient care per standards. Establish physician

patient relationship by direct face

Requirements

25 must be registered with the Selective Service. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state

line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1

4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre

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Benefits & Compensation

$23,120.50 Pay Frequency: MonthlySalary Group: TEXAS

34 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non

art treatment that is recovery

oriented and science

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS as a Staff Psychiatrist.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosisTreatmentMedication AdministrationRecovery PlanningConsultationPerformance ImprovementData AnalysisElectronic Health RecordTeam FacilitationPolypharmacy ManagementSupervisionTime ManagementMedical Record PreparationRisk Assessment

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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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.

Compensation Analysis

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS lists compensation for this physician position at $252k to $277k annually.

This is approximately 12% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment, Medication Administration, Recovery Planning, Consultation, Performance Improvement, Data Analysis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for State Hospital patients, reporting directly to the State Hospital Medical Director. This role involves administering specialized treatments, reviewing data to ensure individualized recovery plans, and lead...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Pension Plan, Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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