Outpatient Correctional Psychiatry Physician in Austin Texas

Job Description

Job Description

Adult Outpatient Psychiatry in Austin, Texas | Correctional Medicine

This adult outpatient psychiatry role in Austin offers a focused clinical environment, clear structure, and the opportunity to deliver meaningful mental health care to an underserved population. Working within correctional outpatient facilities, you'll practice psychiatry with defined responsibilities, strong clinical oversight, and a mission-driven approach to care, all while being based in the Austin area.

Practice Details

• Outpatient psychiatry position serving adult patients within correctional facilities
• Provide direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management
• Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological examinations as part of comprehensive care
• Participate in civil commitment and due process proceedings when applicable
• Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric mid-level practitioners as assigned
• Active involvement in quality improvement and quality management initiatives

Schedule

• Full-time role with assigned clinical hours
• Emergency psychiatric call responsibilities included
• Structured work environment with clear expectations and processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation structured to align with similar roles
• Comprehensive benefits package typically associated with public-sector or contracted correctional medicine positions
• Professional environment with established policies, procedures, and administrative support

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO with a current license to practice medicine in Texas
• Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active DEA registration for controlled substances
• Ability to obtain required security clearance
• Willingness to work within a correctional outpatient setting

About Austin, Texas

Austin offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal. Known for its vibrant music and arts scene, strong food culture, and outdoor recreation, the city provides access to parks, trails, and waterways alongside a growing healthcare community. With major employers, universities, and an international airport, Austin is an attractive place to build both a career and a life.

Apply today to explore an outpatient psychiatry role that combines structure, purpose, and the advantages of living and working in Austin.

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