Physician Psychiatry - Competitive Salary

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.

• 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:
\n – Initial psychiatric evaluations
\n – Follow-up visits
\n – Discharges
\n – Participation in treatment team planning
\n – Collaboration with nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff
• Optional: Supervision of NPs available with additional stipend

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  MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency

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  Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

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  Must already be opted into Medicare

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  Must be able to see Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and private insurance

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  Eligible for Texas medical license

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  No visa sponsorship (H1B/J1 not accepted)

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  Comfortable practicing in an inpatient behavioral health setting

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  Independent contractor flexibility

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  High clinical autonomy within a supportive inpatient team

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  Consistent weekday schedule with optional additional earning opportunities

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  Phone call is minimal and limited to your own caseload

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  Opportunity for added compensation through NP supervision

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  Strong administrative and nursing support

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You enjoy structured inpatient work, value collaboration, and are comfortable managing a moderate caseload with a balance of evaluations, follow-ups, and discharges. You're Medicare-enrolled, efficient, and able to thrive in a stable, well-run behavioral health environment.