Staff Physician-State Hospital - Maximum Security Unit (MSU)
Listed compensation
$204k-$305k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Staff Physician – State Hospital, Maximum Security Unit in Harlingen, 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.
- 100% paid employee health insurance
- Generous time off benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- CME programs
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 Harlingen, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician III provides advanced medical evaluation and treatment to patients with psychiatric disorders while supervising medical staff. They also oversee infection control activities and ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed as a Doctor by the Texas Medical Board and possess a current DEA registration. The role requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited residency, and at least three years of clinical or public health experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$354k (194 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$335k nationally (3,293 salary observations; 6,226 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 ~$255k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $262k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Texas Health & Human Services Commission ranks #9 of 10 employers hiring Psychiatrist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$255k midpoint, that is roughly $10k–$18k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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