Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Company: Curative
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Inpatient Psychiatry - Correctional Medicine Under the direction
of the Director of Mental Health Services, this position provides
direct psychiatric care to offenders assigned to inpatient
facilities within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS : Provides direct psychiatric care to
assigned patients. May participate in civil commitment proceedings
for mentally ill patients being released from the Texas Department
of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). Conducts psychiatric, physical and
neurological examinations on assigned patients. Provides clinical
supervision to psychiatric mid level practitioners as assigned by
the clinical director. Conducts and participates in due process
proceedings for voluntary admission and compelled psychoactive
medication. Works all assigned hours and complies with timekeeping
regulations. Participates in psychiatry QI/QM program. Provides
emergency psychiatric call. Works effectively with all CMS and UR
processes and personnel. Adheres to internal controls established
for department. Performs related duties as required. WORK
ENVIRONMENT : Located within the confines of a prison, jail or
juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required;
pre-employment drug testing is also required. REQUIRED
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE : Must hold a current license to practice
medicine by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. Eligible
for Board Certification in Psychiatry. Must hold a current Drug
Enforcement Agency controlled substances registration
certification.
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