Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

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    
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Schedule:

Monday Friday, daytime hours

• Setting:  Adult inpatient unit

• Caseload:  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

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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.