Lead Psychiatrist Opportunity at Rusk State Hospital

Join our team at Rusk State Hospital as a Lead Psychiatrist where you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychiatric care to our patients. Reporting directly to the State Hospital Medical Director, you will conduct advanced psychiatric assessments, diagnose, and treat patients while administering specialized treatments and procedures. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing individualized psychiatric recovery plans
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Participating in performance improvement activities and committees
• Reviewing and analyzing system data to drive necessary changes for optimal care
• Leading discussions to inform and create buy-in for improvements

In addition to your clinical duties, you will also be involved in:

• Participating in mandatory trainings and committees to uphold quality care standards
• Maintaining open communication with medical staff for seamless service continuity
• Providing leadership in the area of Psychiatric Services to ensure compliance with regulations

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Strong knowledge and skills in general medicine and psychiatry
• Ability to develop and document person-centered care plans
• Experience in treating patients with psychiatric disorders in an in-patient setting
• Proficiency in using electronic healthcare systems and Microsoft Office

If you are a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) with a Texas medical license and board certification in Psychiatry, we invite you to apply. Prior experience as a psychiatrist and working with psychiatric disorders is preferred. Take the next step in your career with us at Rusk State Hospital!

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.