Lead Psychiatrist – Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry | Kerrville, TX | Full-Time

Job description

The Columbus Organization is seeking an experienced Lead Psychiatrist for a full-time contract opportunity within a specialized inpatient forensic psychiatric hospital in Kerrville, Texas. This position combines advanced psychiatric practice with clinical leadership in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment serving individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

The Lead Psychiatrist will work closely with the Medical Director and treatment team to provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and recovery-focused care while providing clinical leadership and supporting quality improvement initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

* Lead a multidisciplinary team in patient assessment, treatment, and recovery planning.
* Conduct psychiatric examinations, establish diagnoses, and provide treatment and medication management.
* Evaluate patient progress and the effectiveness and appropriateness of treatment services.
* Provide clinical leadership and guidance to psychiatric and professional staff and, as assigned, review or supervise other psychiatrists.
* Complete required physician court documentation and provide associated testimony as needed.
* Participate in medical staff committees, peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and quality-focused chart reviews.
* Review clinical trends and outcomes and recommend improvements to psychiatric services and patient care.
* Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, medical providers, and other clinical professionals.

Required Qualifications

* M.D. or D.O. with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
* Current unrestricted Texas medical license.
* Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
* Current DEA registration and NPI.
* Minimum four years of experience as a Psychiatrist and working with individuals with psychiatric disorders.
* Demonstrated clinical leadership and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
* Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Inpatient or forensic psychiatric experience.
* Clinical leadership, supervisory, or team-lead experience.
* Experience with quality improvement, peer review, or clinical performance initiatives.
* Familiarity with court-related psychiatric documentation and testimony.

Position Highlights

* Full-time contract opportunity in Kerrville, Texas.
* Specialized inpatient forensic psychiatric hospital setting.
* Collaborative multidisciplinary clinical environment.
* On-campus presence preferred; minimum on-site requirement pending final leadership approval.
* Immediate need; start date dependent upon credentialing and clearance.

For more than 40 years, The Columbus Organization has partnered with healthcare professionals and organizations nationwide to improve access to quality care and create meaningful opportunities for providers. Join us and use your psychiatric expertise and leadership experience to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with complex behavioral health needs.

• Lead a multidisciplinary treatment team providing care to individuals with complex psychiatric needs in a specialized inpatient forensic setting.
• Make a meaningful impact providing advanced psychiatric care to individuals with complex behavioral health needs.
• Full-time weekday opportunity with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and support from The Columbus Organization.