Weekend Psychiatry Need (Physician #)

Inpatient Psychiatrist (Forensic Setting)

Kerrville, TX | Weekdays Only | Hybrid 25% On-Site

If you're a psychiatrist who wants meaningful clinical work, a predictable weekday schedule, and a team-based environment , this inpatient opportunity at Kerrville State Hospital may be a great fit. You'll care for adult patients in a forensic psychiatric hospital setting serving the Texas NGRI (Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity) population-while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and clinical leadership. Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

No after-hours or weekend call

Hybrid with at least 25% on-site ( on-campus preferred)

Immediate start , 6 months with option to extend (start date depends on clearance/credentialing)

You can provide direct inpatient psychiatric care : assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management

You're comfortable with face-to-face evaluations and responding to emergencies/restraint events as needed

You have experience supporting adult patients , including dually diagnosed populations

You work well in a residential inpatient environment (not outpatient clinic)

You can complete court-related physician documentation and participate in associated processes (including testimony when required)

Participation in medical staff meetings and QI activities, including quarterly QSO chart reviews

You can follow facility and HHSC policies, including attendance/leave expectations

Prior experience in a forensic inpatient psychiatric setting

Interest in quality improvement initiatives and structured chart review

Experience partnering with or mentoring nurse practitioners

MD or DO (Psychiatry)

Inpatient psychiatry experience with adults (forensic experience is a plus)

Demonstrated ability to lead clinical care within a structured hospital environment

Active Texas Medical License with no sanctions

Active DEA registration

Able to be credentialed with hospitals utilized by the facility

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