Ava Health
Psychiatrist - Correctional Facility
Rusk, Texas•Full-time
$275,000 - $300,000 annually
$275,000 - $300,000 annually
About the Job
Psychiatrist – Correctional Setting (Rusk, TX)
Looking for a psychiatrist who wants work that actually matters. This role sits inside a secure correctional facility, treating a high-acuity, underserved population where you’ll see real impact daily.
What you’ll do:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a diverse behavioral health population.
- Manage meds and treatment plans for serious mental illness.
- Collaborate with medical, psych, and custody teams.
- Help stabilize patients who often have nowhere else to go.
Why this role:
- Predictable schedule, low admin overhead.
- No insurance battles, no productivity hamster wheel.
- High clinical autonomy.
- Work that’s meaningful, not repetitive outpatient churn.
What you need:
- MD/DO, Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Active Texas license (or ability to obtain).
- Comfort working in a structured, secure environment.
Call/text 727-777-2545 for details.