Who we are looking for
Sugar Land Psychological Associates, a private practice dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate mental health care, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our growing team. This position offers flexibility in scheduling, with options for in-person services at our Sugar Land office, telepsychiatry across Texas, or a hybrid model tailored to your preferences.
The ideal candidate will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults (and optionally adolescents) as part of a care team of psychologists. Our collaborative environment fosters coordinated care, with a steady referral stream, strong administrative support, and opportunities for professional growth. This is a 1099 independent contractor position with the potential for long-term partnership and leadership opportunities as our medical services expand.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management for clients within your area of expertise.
- Collaborate closely with psychologists, therapists, and other clinicians to ensure integrated, coordinated treatment planning.
- Conduct periodic follow-ups and treatment reviews to monitor progress and adjust medications as clinically indicated.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the practice’s electronic health record (EHR).
- Adhere to all ethical, legal, and professional standards, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Participate in case consultations, peer review, and optional multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Provide telepsychiatry services via secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms when working remotely.
- Contribute to the practice’s mission of providing evidence-based, patient-centered care across diverse populations.
Required Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of a residency in Psychiatry.
- Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility to obtain).
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Demonstrated experience providing outpatient psychiatric care, including medication management.
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic acumen, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Comfort with telepsychiatry and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed, and ethical psychiatric practice.
- Professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain prior to start date).
Preferred Qualification(s)
- Experience working collaboratively within private practice or integrated care settings.
- Interest in working with forensic, occupational, or law enforcement populations.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
What you receive
- Compensation: Competitive percentage-based split of billed and collected fees, commensurate with experience and caseload volume.
- Support: Full administrative support, including billing, scheduling, credentialing, and EHR management—allowing you to focus on patient care.
- Flexibility: Hybrid or telepsychiatry scheduling options with autonomy over your clinical calendar.
- Collaboration: Join a team of psychologists with ongoing referral flow and case coordination.
- Professional Development: Opportunities to expand into leadership, supervision, or specialized program development as our psychiatric services grow.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $180.00 - $210.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 35 per week
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sugar Land, TX 77479