Per Diem / PRN Mental Health - $150-165 per hour at Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP summary:
A board-certified Psychiatrist providing per diem psychiatric care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Richmond, Texas. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric assessments, diagnosing and treating patients with psychotropic medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. The role also involves managing psychiatric emergencies, authorizing hospitalizations, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Inc APP is seeking a per diem / prn Mental Health for a per diem / prn job in Richmond, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Mental Health
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Per Diem
? Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens
? Location : Richmond, TX
? Employer : Amergis
? Rate : $150-$165/hr (all-inclusive)
? Start Date : ASAP | ⏳ Duration : 2 months (with potential to extend)
? Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch)
? Type : Locum Tenens
? Position Summary
Amergis is seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist to provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and clinics
- Diagnose and treat residents using psychotropic medications
- Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IDT), neurologists, and specialists
- Provide consultation and training to behavioral health and direct care staff
- Manage psychiatric emergencies and authorize hospitalizations when necessary
- Conduct regular and emergency medication reviews
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Ensure compliance with ICF-IID and DOJ standards
? Qualifications
- Licensure : Fully licensed Psychiatrist in Texas (clean license required)
- Certifications : CPR/BLS, DEA, NPI
- Education : Completion of an accredited psychiatric residency
- Experience : Minimum 3 years of psychiatric experience
- Preferred Skills :
- Experience with interdisciplinary treatment teams
- Knowledge of polypharmacy and antipsychotic medication dosing
- Experience diagnosing individuals with intellectual disabilities
Please note this position is for a PSYCHIATRIST
Keywords:
Psychiatrist, Mental Health, Per Diem, Locum Tenens, Psychiatric Assessment, Psychotropic Medication, Intellectual Disabilities, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Staffing