Staff Psychiatrist

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS

2 days ago

United States$251k–277kFull TimePsychiatry

Your Market Position

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Competitive

Salary Percentile68th percentile

25th50th75th90th+

51% above median for Psychiatry in TX

Accepting this costs you $106k over 3 years

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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

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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 5% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non

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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 AssessmentDiagnosis and TreatmentMedication ManagementRecovery PlanningElectronic Health RecordsMulti-disciplinary CollaborationClinical AuditingPatient CareCase ManagementMedical ResearchCrisis InterventionRegulatory Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist at TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS 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.

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 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 and Treatment, Medication Management, Recovery Planning, Electronic Health Records, Multi-disciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Auditing, Patient Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Perform advanced psychiatric assessments, diagnose, and treat patients within a state hospital setting using a multi-disciplinary approach. Develop individualized recovery plans and lead clinical discussions to ensure high-quality, science-based psychiatric care.

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

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.