Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist – Austin, TX

1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Inpatient Role | Adult/General Psychiatry

A well-established behavioral health program in the Austin, TX area is seeking an Adult/General Psychiatrist to join its inpatient clinical team as an independent contractor (1099). This is a great opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys a focused inpatient environment, predictable weekday hours, and the ability to structure earnings based on a fee-for-service model.

Position Overview

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
• Setting: Adult inpatient unit
• Caseload: 15–20 patients per day total
• Admissions: 3–5 per day
• Coverage: Weekend shifts optional; weekday evening call is phone-only and limited to your own patients
• Model: 1099 independent contractor, fee-for-service
• Duties Include:
– Initial psychiatric evaluations
– Follow-up visits
– Discharges
– Participation in treatment team planning
– Collaboration with nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff
• Optional: Supervision of NPs available with additional stipend

Requirements

• MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

• Must already be opted into Medicare

• Must be able to see Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and private insurance

• Eligible for Texas medical license

• No visa sponsorship (H1B/J1 not accepted)

• Comfortable practicing in an inpatient behavioral health setting

Highlights & Advantages

• Independent contractor flexibility

• High clinical autonomy within a supportive inpatient team

• Consistent weekday schedule with optional additional earning opportunities

• Phone call is minimal and limited to your own caseload

• Opportunity for added compensation through NP supervision

• Strong administrative and nursing support

Ideal Candidate

You enjoy structured inpatient work, value collaboration, and are comfortable managing a moderate caseload with a balance of evaluations, follow-ups, and discharges. You're Medicare-enrolled, efficient, and able to thrive in a stable, well-run behavioral health environment.