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Psychiatrist (Contract | 1099)

Psychiatry Above average in PsychiatryContract

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Contract · hybrid
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

At In My Heart Psychology & Counseling, we believe in providing compassionate, holistic, and multidisciplinary mental health care to our community. Our practice is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and inclusive environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued.

We collaborate closely across disciplines to ensure seamless, integrative care. As we expand our services to better meet the growing needs of our families and individuals, we are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist (Adult, Child/Adolescent, or General) who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management. Please note that this is a contract position (1099).

You will thrive here if you value clinical autonomy, appreciate a collaborative team approach, and are deeply committed to fostering long-term patient wellness.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and risk assessments for a diverse patient population.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based pharmacological treatment plans.

Provide regular medication management follow-ups, adjusting treatments as necessary to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of psychologists, counselors, and administrative staff to ensure a holistic approach to patient care.

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health records (EHR) in accordance with practice protocols and HIPAA standards.

Educate patients and their families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, risks/benefits of medications, and overall wellness strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited program.
  • Residency: Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program (Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship is a major plus).
  • Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Texas.

Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry; current, unrestricted DEA registration and DPS registration (if applicable).

Experience: Strong clinical judgment with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in private practice or multidisciplinary outpatient settings is preferred.

Values: A compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with a commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: Percentage-based split (60/40).

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling with options for full-time or part-time hours. The role is hybrid with some sessions requiring to be on-site.

Administrative Support: We look after credentialing, billing, scheduling the initial intake. Follow-up appointments and issues with session notes are to be taken care of by the provider.

Collaborative Culture: A warm, team-oriented environment with regular opportunities for cross-referrals and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Modern Infrastructure: Access to user-friendly, streamlined electronic health records and telehealth platforms.

How to Apply

If you are looking to grow your career within a supportive, values-driven practice that prioritizes both patient care and clinician well-being, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD from an accredited program, complete a Psychiatry Residency, and possess an active Texas medical license. Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry, along with current DEA and DPS registrations, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Pharmacological Treatment PlanningPatient EducationInterpersonal CommunicationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Contract | 1099) at Confidential Employer a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,777 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$318k (55 salary observations; 402 listings), vs ~$317k nationally (1,137 salary observations; 5,829 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 32% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Listing-based score

Above average in Psychiatry

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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Administrative support for credentialing, billing, scheduling
Collaborative culture
Modern EHR and telehealth platforms