Exciting Opportunity: Staff Physician at Lufkin State Supported Living Center

Join Our Team:

The Staff Physician III at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center (SSLC) plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities. This position involves diagnosing and treating individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs, as well as overseeing the implementation of health care plans.

• Diagnose and treat individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Develop health care plans with measurable goals and interventions
• Advocate for individuals' medical needs and collaborate with healthcare professionals

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide acute and chronic care, including medication reviews and prescribing
• Participate in treatment team meetings and interdisciplinary planning conferences
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation

Your Qualifications:

• Medical doctor licensed in Texas
• Experience in clinical work and leading teams
• Knowledge of ICF-IID standards and healthcare regulations

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Collaborative work environment

If you are passionate about providing integrated medical services to individuals with disabilities, apply now to make a difference in their lives!

Apply Directly via Texas Health and Specialty Care System

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.