Psychiatrist III @ Richmond State Supported Living Center

The Physician III at the State Supported Living Center (SSLC) provides advanced medical care to individuals with intellectual disabilities, overseeing integrated medical services. Key responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing and treating individuals with complex medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health needs
• Developing health care plans with measurable goals and interventions
• Advocating for individuals' medical needs and collaborating with healthcare providers
• Monitoring trends, recommending solutions, and ensuring compliance with regulations

Essential Job Functions:

• Delivering high-quality medical services in alignment with best practices
• Overseeing long-term health status and chronic care
• Providing acute care, participating in planning conferences, and ensuring accurate documentation
• Collaborating with the medical team to improve services and compliance

Requirements include a medical doctor degree, experience in clinical leadership, and relevant certifications.

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.