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Pays $277k-$305k — Psychiatrist market median is ~$300k (297 jobs)

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Texas Health & Human Services Commission
San Antonio, Texas

Assistant Medical Director

PsychiatryNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Assistant Medical Director at San Antonio State Hospital. Day shift, full-time. $276,817-$305,191/year. San Antonio, TX.

Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Psychiatrist – Assistant Medical Director in San Antonio, Texas. 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

  • 100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Generous Time Off
  • Career Advancement Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, competitive compensation. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in San Antonio, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Medical Director performs advanced psychiatric work, including diagnosing and treating patients while providing clinical leadership to the recovery team. They also oversee psychiatric services, ensure regulatory compliance, and supervise other medical staff to maintain high standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as a medical doctor in Texas and be Board Certified or Board eligible in Psychiatry. A minimum of four years of experience in psychiatry and working with individuals with psychiatric disorders is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryClinical leadershipPatient assessmentMedication managementRecovery planningStaff supervisionQuality improvementForensic mental healthRegulatory complianceElectronic health recordsCrisis managementInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical researchMentorshipDiagnostic skills

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 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 297 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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About Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Government Administration
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
Website

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100% Paid Employee Health Insurance
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Generous Time Off
Career Advancement Opportunities

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