About this position
This Job at a Glance* Job Reference Id: ORD-225971-MD-TX * Title: MD * Dates Needed: November 2026 - Ongoing * Shift Type: Day Shift * Assignment Type: Residential Treatment * Call Required: Negotiable * Board Certification Required: Negotiable * Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This residential treatment center provides structured psychiatric services for adolescents requiring ongoing psychiatric care within a dedicated therapeutic environment. The facility maintains a census of 71 patients with an average length of stay of 6-9 months, serving a population with serious mental illness and IQ greater than 70 who are referred from state hospitals or local LMHAs. Locum tenens coverage is sought beginning November 2026 on an ongoing basis to maintain continuity of child and adolescent psychiatric services delivered via telehealth. About the Facility Location Texas offers a range of experiences suited to diverse interests, from outdoor activities such as kayaking, hiking, and fishing to cultural institutions including art museums and historical landmarks. The state encompasses multiple regions with distinct dining, entertainment, and recreational options, including local barbecue establishments, regional wineries, and live music venues. Clinicians on assignment will find year-round activities and regional attractions accessible throughout the state. About the Clinician's Workday The clinician will provide full-time child and adolescent psychiatric services via telehealth within a residential treatment setting, working 40 hours per week during day shift hours. The patient population consists of adolescents ages 13-17 with IQ greater than 70 and serious mental illness, with an expected caseload of 5-8 patients per day. Patients are referred from state hospitals or local LMHAs, and the average length of stay is 6-9 months within a census of 71. No call obligations are associated with this assignment. Additional Job Details
* Case Load/PPD: 5-8 PPD * Patient Population: Children * Location Type: Telehealth * Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes * Government: No * Shift Hours: Full time (40 hours) * Cases Treated: IQ>70 with serious mental illness; ages 13-17; residential treatment setting; referred from state hospitals or local LMHAs * Average Length of Stay: 6-9 months * Census: 71
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Location and commute
13375 Fm 586 S, Brookesmith, TX 76827.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3203653231.