Psychiatrist – Telepsychiatry (Remote)

Work Arrangement: Remote / Telepsychiatry

On-Site Requirement: First day only

Position Overview

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The Psychiatrist will be responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, developing and managing treatment plans, evaluating medication effectiveness, and maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation through the facility's Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.

This is a remote telepsychiatry opportunity open to qualified candidates residing anywhere in Texas. The selected provider will be required to report to the designated facility in person on the first day for onboarding and required orientation. All subsequent services may be provided remotely through telepsychiatry.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments of residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Diagnose and treat various psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness and provide appropriate medication management.
• Provide clinical justification and documentation for prescribed psychiatric medications.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all clinical encounters within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) system.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams and facility staff to support residents' overall behavioral and mental health needs.
• Communicate clinical findings, treatment recommendations, and medication-related decisions effectively.
• Complete all facility-specific and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) required training.
• Perform duties independently with minimal supervision while maintaining compliance with applicable clinical standards and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Medical Doctor (MD) license issued by the State of Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Proficiency with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Ability to complete all facility and HHSC-required training.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Work Arrangement & Location Requirements

• Candidates may reside anywhere within the State of Texas.
• Services will primarily be delivered remotely through telepsychiatry.
• The selected candidate must attend the designated facility in person on the first day for onboarding, orientation, and required initial procedures.
• No regular on-site reporting is required after the first day, with services provided remotely as permitted by the facility.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Psychiatrist with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide quality psychiatric care through telehealth, particularly for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.