Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist |1099 Indepdendent Contractor Preferred

Location: San Antonio, Texas 78259

Facility Details

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is seeking a Full-Time Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist to join our established behavioral health team in San Antonio, TX. This role offers the opportunity to practice at a 330-bed, 29‑acre therapeutic behavioral health campus dedicated to evidence-based treatment, compassion, and whole-person care.

Quick Facts

1. Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor strongly preferred; Full-Time, Employed W-2 + Benefits available.
2. Schedule / Hours: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, days only.
3. Practice Setting: Inpatient General Adult caseload.
4. Optional: Virtual med management, Active Duty PHP, ECT, or IOP work available on the side.
5. Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary staff including therapists, nurses, case managers & specialists
6. EMR / Technology: Modern, behavioral-health focused EMR system

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adult patients receiving acute mental health treatment
• Conduct evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, social workers, and nursing staff
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings
• Document patient care accurately and timely within the EMR system

Compensation & Benefits (Applies to Full-Time Employed only)

• Competitive Base Salary + productivity incentives
• Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Assistance available
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement Plans
• PTO + CME Time & CME Allowance
• Support for work-life balance, wellness, and professional growth

Qualifications

1. Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
2. Certifications: BC/BE in General Psychiatry (required).
3. Licensure: Current Texas physician/medical license in good standing, or the ability to obtain the required license.
4. Credentialing: Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.

Growth & Development

• Leadership pathways within our expanding behavioral health network
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and program development
• Supportive environment that values innovation and quality improvement

About Laurel Ridge Treatment Center & the Community

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health facility founded in 1987, located on a 29-acre therapeutic campus featuring amenities such as a swimming pool, gyms, ropes course, and charter school. Our 330-bed facility provides comprehensive treatment for children, adolescents, adults, and military service members.

Apply now directly or reach out to the In-House Recruiter listed below to learn more!

Daniel Wilson
Physician & APP Recruiter | Behavioral Health Division
Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc.
📞 Direct: (615) 554-0073

📧 Email: Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com

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