Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Houston, TX

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Houston, TX Employer: Elite365 Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position 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 Requirements Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program Board Certified in Psychiatry Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship (2 years) preferred Active, unrestricted Texas Medical License Current DEA registration BLS certification (American Heart Association) Ongoing CME in accordance with board and licensure requirements Prior experience practicing as a psychiatrist, preferably in community or integrated care settings Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and psychotherapeutic modalities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care for individuals with complex mental health needs Preferred Skills & Abilities Bilingual in Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, and/or Spanish (with English proficiency) Strong written, verbal, and public-speaking skills Ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations Reliable transportation and a valid Texas Driver’s License