Seeking Experienced Psychiatrist at Kerrville State Hospital

We are looking for a highly skilled Psychiatrist to join our team at Kerrville State Hospital. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in conducting psychiatric assessments, diagnosing, and treating patients while reporting directly to the State Hospital Medical Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer quality specialized psychiatric treatments
• Review and analyze system data to ensure individualized recovery plans
• Lead discussions to create buy-in for necessary changes
• Participate in State Hospital committees and performance improvement activities
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams for patient care

Essential Job Functions:

• Establish physician-patient relationships
• Develop and implement psychiatric recovery plans
• Collaborate with medical staff for psychiatric interventions
• Review and monitor system data for quality care
• Maintain open communication with hospital staff

Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
• Unrestricted Texas medical license and board certification in Psychiatry
• Minimum three years' experience as a Psychiatrist

If you are a dedicated Psychiatrist with a passion for providing quality care to individuals with psychiatric disorders, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact at Kerrville 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.