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Inpatient Psychiatry Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer - Temple, TX

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health
Temple, TX Other
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

 

Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director/Chief Medical Officer - Temple, TX  

Canyon Creek Behavioral Health is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health of our community. Located in the heart of Temple, Texas, our state-of-the-art facility, opened in November 2020, provides compassionate inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults, adolescents, and older adults facing mental health and mood disorders. Our dedicated team of skilled therapists is committed to helping individuals lead lives of stability and purpose.

 

Why Join Us

  • Modern Facility: Our beautiful facility, opened in 2020, offers a contemporary and comfortable environment for both patients and staff.
  • Community-Centric: Committed to being an active member of the Temple community, we aim to improve mental health understanding and support the well-being of our residents.
  • Patient-Focused: We prioritize the well-being of the people we serve, emphasizing individualized care tailored to their unique needs.

Details

  • Mixed Clinical and Administrative position (anticipated 65%-70% clinical duties).
  • Oversee the medical team, ensuring the highest standard of care, and contribute to the strategic direction of the facility.
  • Provide collaborative supervision for NP/PAs.
  • Provide inpatient psychiatric care to the adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
  • Lead and contribute to program development, quality, and outcomes-based initiatives. 
  • Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday schedule, occasional/infrequent weekends and overnight call.
  • Manageable Caseload: Anticipated daily caseload of 12 patients per day.
  • Independent Contractor / 1099 or Employed W-2 arrangements available. 
  • Monthly Medical Director and APRN Supervision Stipend.

Required Education, Licensure, & Certification

  1. MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
  2. BE/BC in General Psychiatry.
  3. Licensed to practice in the State of Texas or ability to obtain medical license.
  4. Meets all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.

Living in Temple, Texas: Centrally located, Temple is a city of 82,000 residents offering a comfortable lifestyle with affordable housing, fine dining, shopping, and a wealth of educational options. Home to the Texas A&M College of Medicine and Temple College, the city boasts numerous outdoor and recreational activities, making it an ideal place to live and work.

 

Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below!

 

Daniel Wilson | In-House Physician Recruiter | Canyon Creek Behavioral Health | Subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. | Cell: (615) 554-0073 | Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com

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