Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL

1 month ago
United StatesPer Diem / PRNPsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL 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.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) as a Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL.

Key Skills

Psychiatric CareDiagnosisTreatmentDigital Medical ServicesClinical ConsultationsPsychiatric AssessmentsTreatment PlanningMedical HistoriesPhysical ExaminationsPrescribing MedicationsTelemedicine PracticeSupervisionEmergency Psychiatric Call

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current medical license from the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, be eligible for Board Certification in Psychiatry, and possess current DEA controlled substances registration, along with required residency training in psychiatry. Experience with digital medical services is preferred.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist, CHS-CMC - CASUAL at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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 United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Diagnosis, Treatment, Digital Medical Services, Clinical Consultations, Psychiatric Assessments, Treatment Planning, Medical Histories. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Higher Education
Galveston, TX
5-10
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago