Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary

Job Description:Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist – Austin, TX1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Inpatient Role | Adult/General Psychiatry A well-established behavioral health program in the Austin, TX area is seeking an Adult/General Psychiatrist to join its inpatient clinical team as an independent contractor (1099). This is a great opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys a focused inpatient environment, predictable weekday hours, and the ability to structure earnings based on a fee-for-service model.Position Overview • Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours• Setting: Adult inpatient unit• Caseload: 15–20 patients per day total• Admissions: 3–5 per day• Coverage: Weekend shifts optional; weekday evening call is phone-only and limited to your own patients• Model: 1099 independent contractor, fee-for-service• Duties Include:– Initial psychiatric evaluations– Follow-up visits– Discharges– Participation in treatment team planning– Collaboration with nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff• Optional: Supervision of NPs available with additional stipendRequirements MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Must already be opted into Medicare Must be able to see Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and private insurance Eligible for Texas medical license No visa sponsorship (H1B/J1 not accepted) Comfortable practicing in an inpatient behavioral health settingHighlights & Advantages Independent contractor flexibility High clinical autonomy within a supportive inpatient team Consistent weekday schedule with optional additional earning opportunities Phone call is minimal and limited to your own caseload Opportunity for added compensation through NP supervision Strong administrative and nursing supportIdeal Candidate You enjoy structured inpatient work, value collaboration, and are comfortable managing a moderate caseload with a balance of evaluations, follow-ups, and discharges. Youre Medicare-enrolled, efficient, and able to thrive in a stable, well-run behavioral health environment.