Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Company: Ascend Medical Staffing
Location: Lufkin
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Health and Human Services is seeking 2 Psychiatrists to start
ASAP at the Lufkin State Supported Living Center location. Job
Details Specialty: Psychiatrist Location: 6844 US-69 Pollok, TX
75969 Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8A-5P (The first week must be
on-site. Remaining time can be telework or a combination of on-site
and telework) Order Type: 6-month Job Description The Psychiatrist
performs advanced psychiatric assessment work and reports directly
to the SSLC Medical Director. Work involves conducting psychiatric
activities, monitoring trends, diagnosing, and treating SSLC
residents including children, adolescents, & adults. Administers
quality and appropriate specialized psychiatric treatments,
assessments, and procedures as needed. Reviews and analyzes system
data to ensure treatment plans are individualized and decisions are
made in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Ensures
that the treatment plans are implemented as designed by providing
consultation or training as needed to behavioral health and direct
care staff. Attends weekly/monthly meetings and leads/chairs
discussions to inform and create buy-in to necessary changes, and
follows through on the implementation plans. Participates in Peer
Review Committees for performance improvement as appropriate.
Participates in or directs, as requested, any other clinically
related committee that is formed for the SSLCs to recommend
guidelines and standards of care in response to changes in the
research literature, regulatory environment, or public health as
requested by the facility Medical Director or state office Medical
Services Coordinator. Plans, assigns, and guides the work of others
in the process of the multi-disciplinary approach to resident care.
May supervise others depending upon SSLC structure. Performs other
duties relative to the position. Works under minimal supervision,
with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment. Job Qualifications Must be licensed (unrestricted) as a
medical doctor by the State of Texas and be Board Certified or
Board Eligible in Psychiatry in the State of Texas. Must have a
current unrestricted registration certificate from the Drug
Enforcement Agency (DEA). Must possess a National Provider
Identifier (NPI) as defined by Medicare Part B and enroll as a
Medicaid and Medicare Part B provider.
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