Inpatient Psychiatrist – Richmond, TX

Inpatient Psychiatrist – Richmond, TX | Monday–Friday | Direct Hire

Location: Richmond, Texas
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Salary Range: $240,000 – $290,000

Overview:
A leading correctional healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Inpatient Psychiatrist to join its mental health team in Richmond, TX. This role offers a structured inpatient setting with predictable hours, strong clinical support, and the ability to focus on patient care without productivity quotas or private practice billing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient populations

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

• Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications

• Provide crisis intervention and ongoing follow-up care

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation consistent with regulatory and clinical standards

• Collaborate with medical, nursing, and behavioral health staff to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency program

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

• Active Texas Medical License (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)

• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

• Experience in inpatient psychiatry or management of serious mental illness preferred

• Comfortable working in a structured institutional environment

Why Consider This Role:

• Predictable Monday–Friday schedule with work-life balance

• No RVU or productivity pressure

• Strong clinical support staff to minimize administrative burden

• Opportunity to focus on patient care in a structured inpatient setting

• Competitive compensation and long-term career stability

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