Psychiatrist

Inpatient Psychiatrist (Forensic Setting) Kerrville, TX | Weekdays Only | Hybrid 25% On-Site Overview If you’re a psychiatrist who wants meaningful clinical work, a predictable weekday schedule, and a team-based environment, this inpatient opportunity at Kerrville State Hospital may be a great fit. You’ll care for adult patients in a forensic psychiatric hospital setting serving the Texas NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity) population—while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership. You can expect a steady, manageable patient flow (average ~24 patients, with ~1–2 admissions/discharges per month).

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

No after-hours or weekend call

Rate: $200/ hour

Work model: Hybrid with at least 25% on-site (on-campus preferred)

Assignment term: Immediate start, 6 months with option to extend (start date depends on clearance/credentialing)

Required Skills

• You can provide direct inpatient psychiatric care: assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management
• You’re comfortable with face‑to‑face evaluations and responding to emergencies/restraint events as needed
• You have experience supporting adult patients, including dually diagnosed populations
• You work well in a residential inpatient environment (not outpatient clinic)
• You can complete court‑related physician documentation and participate in associated processes (including testimony when required)
• Participation in medical staff meetings and QI activities, including quarterly QSO chart reviews
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary treatment team
• You can follow facility and HHSC policies, including attendance/leave expectations

Nice to Have Skills

• Prior experience in a forensic inpatient psychiatric setting
• Confidence with court paperwork and testimony
• Interest in quality improvement initiatives and structured chart review
• Experience partnering with or mentoring nurse practitioners

Preferred Education and Experience

• MD or DO (Psychiatry)
• Inpatient psychiatry experience with adults (forensic experience is a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical care within a structured hospital environment

Other Requirements

• Active Texas Medical License with no sanctions
• Active DEA registration
• Able to be credentialed with hospitals utilized by the facility
• Current AHA CPR certification maintained throughout the assignment

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