Staff Psychiatrist

Staff Psychiatrist – Texas Health and Human Services

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KERRVILLE, TX – Kerrville State Hospital, 721 THOMPSON DR

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time‑off benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

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• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-34
• Salary Range: $20,971.00 – $23,120.50 per month
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Shift: Day (First)
• Telework:
  Not Eligible
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
  Exempt

The Psychiatrist performs highly advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly to the State Hospital Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating State Hospital patients; administering quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed; reviewing and analyzing system data to ensure recovery plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Recovery Team;

ensuring recovery plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training to direct care staff; attending weekly/monthly meetings and leading or chairing discussions to inform and create buy‑in for necessary changes; participating in committees of the State Hospital Governing Body and performance improvement activities; directing any other clinically related committee requested by the State Hospital Medical Director or Central Administration;

planning, assigning, and guiding the work of others in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care; supervising others as required by State Hospital structure; performing other duties relative to the position; and working under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Perform psychiatric assessments of individuals and administer psychiatric treatments and medications within State Hospital policies and procedures.
• Conduct performance improvement reviews with recovery team members per standards of The Joint Commission, CMS, TAC, and State Hospital System policies.
• Attend and participate in meetings and committees as requested, including medication reviews and audits.
• Establish physician‑patient relationships by direct face‑to‑face contact or telemedicine; treat each individual with effective medication and dosage.
• Develop and implement psychiatric recovery plans, documenting supports and interventions customized to each individual’s needs and preferences.
• Read and analyze medical records, lead discussions in staff meetings, participate in conference calls concerning clinical psychiatric issues, and interact with family members, guardians, and LARs as requested.
• Ensure collaboration between psychiatry and neurology for dually diagnosed individuals; provide neurologist with necessary information.
• Consult with other psychiatrists, medical staff, psychologists, and others to collaboratively develop interventions and participate in restraint reduction efforts.
• Manage acute psychiatric care, including authorizing emergency restraints and writing orders for emergency medication.
• Review and monitor system data and trends related to the quality of psychiatric care; address issues identified through monitoring and present changes to the recovery plan.
• Maintain open communication with the Medical Director, Superintendent, and other staff to ensure continuity of services.
• Participate in medical staff committees and sub‑committees such as Utilization Management, Infection Control, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
• Participate in mandatory training per HHSC policies and procedures, HIPAA, state and…