Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - General​/ in Houston, TX

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Houston, TX
Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other

Location:

Houston, TX

Employer:

Elite
365

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
Locum Jobs Online  is working with Elite
365 to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Houston, Texas, 77001!

Locum Tenens Psychiatrist
Part-Time or Full-Time | Community Health Center (FQHC) – Texas

We are seeking a  Locum Tenens Psychiatrist  to provide high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services at a community-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas. This role supports medically underserved populations and aligns with the  Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)  model, emphasizing integrated, team-based care and innovation to improve patient outcomes and staff satisfaction.

This opportunity is available on a  part-time or full-time  basis and may include  telepsychiatry services .

Assignment Overview
The locum psychiatrist will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care to  children, adolescents, and adults , including evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing follow-up. The provider will collaborate closely with primary care and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity of care and timely access to mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and follow-up visits for pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients

Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications and therapeutic interventions for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based psychiatric practices

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely psychiatric documentation and progress notes in accordance with clinic policy

Gather, review, and maintain patient medical, psychiatric, and social histories

Order or review laboratory and diagnostic tests as clinically indicated

Collaborate with psychotherapists, primary care providers, psychologists, and other clinical staff as part of an integrated care team

Provide telepsychiatry services as needed

Triage patient telephone calls and provide psychiatric consultation

Ensure continuity of care and appropriate monitoring between patient visits

Make and coordinate referrals to internal and external providers as clinically appropriate

Assist with urgent psychiatric referrals and care coordination

Supervise residents and medical students rotating through the department, as applicable

Participate in peer review, interdisciplinary team meetings, and quality activities

Maintain working knowledge of ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding; participate in training as required

Meet established productivity benchmarks and maintain monthly clinical statistics

Close all patient charts within 48 hours

Participate in after-hours call rotations as scheduled

Maintain flexibility to cover additional clinic sites as needed

Attend clinic and community engagement events when requested

Communicate with school staff and external providers as appropriate and assist with staff education initiatives

Comply with all agency, Behavioral Health Department, and FQHC policies and procedures

Complete administrative assignments as requested by leadership

Report to the Behavioral Health Director

Perform other duties as assigned in support of  Clinic’s Mission, Vision, and Values

About Elite
365
Elite
365 Healthcare Workforce Solutions is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency dedicated to connecting healthcare facilities with highly qualified medical professionals. Elite
365 offers a comprehensive range of staffing solutions, including locum tenens coverage, permanent physician search and placement, international nursing recruitment, and allied health staffing services. With a deep understanding of the industry’s evolving needs, Elite
365 delivers flexible and dependable workforce solutions. As an active member of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), Elite
365 upholds the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct. Our mission is to support better patient care by providing exceptional talent and building lasting partnerships with clients and clinicians.

Requirements
Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completion…