Job Description
Job DescriptionAdelphi is seeking a dedicated part-time Psychiatrist to provide onsite psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at a facility in Nueces County, Texas. The Psychiatrist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, conducting evaluations, managing medications, and developing treatment plans to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
Job Quick Facts
• Ref#: BD-673-41
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Job Type: Part-time (6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension)
• Location: Nueces County, Texas
• Coverage Type: Onsite (1 day per week of telework may be considered)
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Facility Type: Residential Living Facility
• Shift Schedule: Part-time; may include on-call coverage
• Start Date: Week of November 1, 2025
Requirements
• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted license to practice in Texas
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Current DEA registration and NPI number required
• Proficient in computer systems and electronic health records (EHR)
• Minimum of 3 years of psychiatric experience preferred
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or mental illness, strongly preferred
• Must complete all compliance and credentialing requirements prior to start date — no exceptions
• Must pass a urine drug screening and FBI fingerprint background check
• Valid government-issued photo ID required
Responsibilities:
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders.
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and evaluations.
• Document all clinical encounters accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with the medical and interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with the Department of Justice (DOJ) Settlement Agreement.
• Provide medication management, including justification and monitoring of psychotropic medication use.
• Manage acute psychiatric episodes, authorize emergency medications or restraints, and coordinate hospitalizations when necessary.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team (IDT) meetings and contribute to individualized care planning.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, state, and internal clinical standards (DOJ, ICF-IID, etc.).
• Provide consultation and support to behavioral health and direct care staff.
• Communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Interact appropriately and compassionately with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Complete all required agency-specific and state-mandated training prior to assuming full duties.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) activities as assigned.