Psychiatrist III

Overview

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

TERRELL, TX

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, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Psychiatrist III

Job Title: Psychiatrist III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Adm Acute Care Psych  Psychiatry

Posting Number: 12815

Closing Date: 04/15/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $20,971.00 - $23,120.50

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell State Hospital

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

MOS Codes: 210X,44PX,60W,SEI
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Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

• 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.
• Administers quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments, assessments, and procedures as needed.
• Reviews and analyzes system data to ensure recovery plans are individualized and decisions are made in conjunction with the Recovery Team.
• Ensures that the recovery plans are implemented as designed by providing consultation or training as needed to direct care staff.
• Attends weekly/monthly meetings and leads/chairs discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes and follows through on the implementation plans.
• Participates in committees of the State Hospital Governing Body and performance improvement activities.
• Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others in the multi-disciplinary approach to patient care; may supervise others depending upon State Hospital structure.
• Performs other duties relative to the position and works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Alternate shift patterns or locations may be required.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or rotating schedule, with possible overtime in accordance with agency policy.
• Utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach to complete psychiatric assessments and administers treatments within State Hospital policies/procedures.
• Conducts performance improvement reviews with recovery team members as required by TJC, CMS, TAC, and State Hospital System policies.
• Establishes physician-patient relationship by direct face-to-face contact or telemedicine and manages treatment plans, lab reviews, and documentation in the…