Outpatient Correctional Psychiatry Physician Near Houston Texas

Adult Outpatient Psychiatry | Correctional Medicine in Conroe, Texas Meaningful Work | Structured Schedule | Unique Patient Population

This is a full-time outpatient psychiatry role within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, providing direct psychiatric care to an underserved patient population in a structured, mission-driven environment. For psychiatrists who want purposeful clinical work outside of a traditional hospital or clinic setting, correctional medicine offers a practice model that is genuinely different from anything else in the field.

Practice Details

• Direct outpatient psychiatric care to assigned patients within TDCJ facilities
• Conduct psychiatric, physical, and neurological examinations
• Clinical supervision of psychiatric mid-level practitioners as assigned
• Participation in due process proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive medication, as well as civil commitment proceedings for patients being released
• Emergency psychiatric call coverage is included as part of the role

Work Environment

• Position located within a correctional facility in Conroe, Texas
• Security clearance required before starting
• Structured institutional environment with established clinical and reporting processes

Candidate Requirements

• Current Texas State Board of Medical Examiners license to practice medicine
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Current DEA-controlled substances registration certification
• Pre-employment drug testing required

About Conroe, Texas

Conroe sits just north of Houston in Montgomery County, one of the fastest-growing regions in Texas. The area offers affordable housing, strong schools, and easy access to Lake Conroe for boating and outdoor recreation. Houston's international airports, world-class dining, and cultural attractions are all within an hour, and Texas has no state income tax.

**Practice in a structured role for a population that genuinely needs care, and live in a community worth calling home. Apply today.

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