Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Kerrville, Texas

Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD‑MD‑TXTitle: MDDates Needed: April 2026 OnwardsShift Type: Day ShiftAssignment Type: InpatientCall Required: NoBoard Certification Required: NegotiableJob Duration: Locums About the Facility The state hospital operates as a specialized forensic psychiatric facility providing long‑term residential treatment for dually diagnosed adult patients committed under not guilty by reason of insanity verdicts. The facility maintains a census of 220 patients requiring comprehensive psychiatric services and operates with modern documentation systems and established protocols for forensic psychiatric care delivery. The hospital serves patients with complex mental health needs involving felony charges across all degrees, providing structured treatment in a secure residential environment designed for long‑term forensic psychiatric rehabilitation. Location Kerrville offers diverse outdoor recreational activities including hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, fishing, and golfing opportunities. The area features cultural attractions such as the Museum of Western Art, Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, and the historic Schreiner Mansion. Visitors can enjoy local wine at Kerrville Hills and attend various art exhibitions and woodworking events throughout the year. Clinician's Workday The psychiatrist will provide specialized psychiatric care for dually diagnosed adult patients committed under forensic orders in a state hospital environment. Clinical duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and providing ongoing medication management for patients with long‑term forensic commitments involving all degrees of felony charges under not guilty by reason of insanity verdicts. The clinician will manage a census of 220 patients, seeing approximately 24 patients monthly while working full‑time day shifts with no call requirements. Responsibilities include responding to emergency situations and restraint protocols, participating in treatment planning meetings, and maintaining detailed documentation while collaborating with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care delivery in the residential forensic treatment setting. Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD: Variable Support Staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support Patient Population: Adults Location Type: On‑Site Government: No Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) Cases Treated: Dually diagnosed adult patients; long‑term forensic (not guilty by reason of insanity) all felony counts, 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree Average Length of Stay: Long Term Census: 220 Med Checks/Follow‑up per day: Variable Initial Evaluation Time: Variable #J-18808-Ljbffr