Psychiatrist - Adult General - Austin, TX
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Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist – Austin, TX 1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Inpatient Role | Adult/General Psychiatry A well-established behavioral health program in the Austin, TX area is seeking an Adult/General Psychiatrist to join its inpatient clinical team as an independent contractor (1099). This is a great opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys a focused inpatient environment, predictable weekday hours, and the ability to structure earnings based on a fee-for-service model. Position Overview • Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours • Setting: Adult inpatient unit • Caseload: 15–20 patients per day total • Admissions: 3–5 per day • Coverage: Weekend shifts optional; weekday evening call is phone-only and limited to your own patients • Model: 1099 independent contractor, fee-for-service • Duties Include: – Initial psychiatric evaluations – Follow-up visits – Discharges – Participation in treatment team planning – Collaboration with nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff • Optional: Supervision of NPs available with additional stipend Requirements - MD or DO with completed Psychiatry residency - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Must already be opted into Medicare - Must be able to see Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and private insurance - Eligible for Texas medical license - No visa sponsorship (H1B/J1 not accepted) - Comfortable practicing in an inpatient behavioral health setting Highlights & Advantages - Independent contractor flexibility - High clinical autonomy within a supportive inpatient team - Consistent weekday schedule with optional additional earning opportunities - Phone call is minimal and limited to your own caseload - Opportunity for added compensation through NP supervision - Strong administrative and nursing support Ideal Candidate You enjoy structured inpatient work, value collaboration, and are comfortable managing a moderate caseload with a balance of evaluations, follow-ups, and discharges. You're Medicare-enrolled, efficient, and able to thrive in a stable, well-run behavioral health environment.