Job DescriptionInpatient 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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Meet Your RecruiterKristen McClure
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