Correctional Psychiatrist Needed in Texas
Updated 12/22/25
$250,000
– $320,000
yearly
Houston, Texas, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Forensic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Telemedicine
Inpatient
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Experience Level
1 year
Job description
Job description
Life balance and long-term growth
Interested? Send your CV to [Register to View] or text/call Eric Thomas at [Register to View] . We respect your time — quick and confidential process.
Locum to Permanent Psychiatrist – Full-Time - UTMB Correctional Managed Care
The Opportunity – At a Glance
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Position: Full-time Psychiatrist
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Start Date: ASAP (takes 1 month to credential)
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Schedule: Mon-Fri 6a-2p or 7a-3p
- Call: No call
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Patients per day: 12-15
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Age Range: Adults 18+
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Case Types: Mostly Med Management. May participate in civil commitment proceedings for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
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Conducts psychiatric, physical and neurological examinations on assigned patients.
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Provides clinical supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by the clinical director.
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Conducts and participates in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication.
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Conduct both in-office and tele-health visits
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Most Urgent Areas: Rusk, TX & Richmond, TX
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Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
What We Offer for perm:
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Competitive base salary: $250-320K based off experience, will allow for locums for first 3 months of employment with expectation of becoming a W2 after 3 months fulltime
- Full benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, CME allowance ($ and days)
- Paid malpractice with tail
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4 weeks PTO + state holidays
- Student loan repayment available (if applicable)
- Leadership opportunities
- J1/H1B visa sponsorship
About the Practice & Facility
Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient & outpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). UTMB manages 78 prison units across Texas.
Under the direction of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient & outpatient facilities within the UTMB sector of Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). UTMB manages 78 prison units across Texas.
Life balance and long-term growth
Interested? Send your CV to [Register to View] or text/call Eric Thomas at [Register to View] . We respect your time — quick and confidential process.
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service