Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in North Central Texas

Job description

About the facility

This inpatient facility provides comprehensive psychiatric services for patients requiring acute mental health treatment in a structured hospital environment. The organization maintains established protocols and modern documentation systems to ensure effective psychiatric care delivery for patients across inpatient units and emergency department settings. The facility operates with integrated services including partial hospitalization programming to support comprehensive mental health treatment needs.

About the facility location

North Central Texas offers outdoor recreation opportunities including state parks such as Lake Mineral Wells State Park and Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site, providing access to natural landscapes and historical sites. The region features entertainment venues like Active Arena in Dallas and attractions near North Richland Hills, along with proximity to major destinations including Dallas and Fort Worth. Visitors can access professional sports facilities such as AT&T Stadium and Texas Motor Speedway, as well as natural areas like Lake Ray Roberts State Park for outdoor activities.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for patients across inpatient units and emergency department consultations during day shifts with call coverage requirements. Clinical duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients requiring acute psychiatric intervention, partial hospitalization programming, and emergency consultations. The clinician will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery for patients of all ages requiring psychiatric services. Board certification and prescriptive authority are required for this position with Texas medical licensure or active LOQ status.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 13-18
• Patient population: All Ages
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Inpatient psychiatric care, PHP, and ER consultations
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable