Psychiatry Physician - Houston, TX

Job Title: Psychiatry Physician
Specialty: Psychiatry (Board Certified / Board Eligible)
Place of Work (City/State): Houston, TX (VA Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics)
Start Date: 07/18/2026
Shift Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (8-hour shifts, excluding federal holidays)
How many shifts needed per month: Approximately 20 shifts/month (based on 5 days/week schedule)
License:

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State or Territory

Certifications:

• Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• BLS and ACLS certification (current)

Experience needed: Minimum 3 years of relevant clinical experience (typical expectation aligned with federal physician roles)
Special Skills needed:

• Technical proficiency in psychiatry clinical care
• Ability to diagnose, treat, and manage mental health conditions
• Strong documentation and EMR skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal)

Credentialing / Onboarding time: 6 weeks to 8 weeks
Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat patients with mental health conditions
• Develop and manage treatment plans
• Provide outpatient psychiatric care
• Conduct evaluations, consultations, and follow-ups
• Manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers
• Maintain accurate medical documentation
• Participate in peer reviews and case evaluations
• Attend quality improvement meetings and administrative duties (~5%)
• See approximately 6-6.5 patient care hours per day

Misc:

• Providers must be present onsite during scheduled clinic hours
• Must comply with VA credentialing and privileging requirements
• Must maintain current certifications, CME, and licensure throughout contract
• Contractor must ensure continuity of care and provide replacement coverage if needed