Job Title:
Academic/Faculty/Research Nurse Practitioner
Company: TeamHealth
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Created: 2026-05-01
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
TeamHealth, the nation's leading clinician practice organization, is seeking a fully licensed clinical psychologist to join our growing behavioral health team serving long-term care facilities in the Corpus Christi, Texas, area. Your patients will be older adults residing in skilled nursing and assisted living communities who deserve expert, compassionate care. Competitive compensation and no cap on productivity income potential. This role offers the rare combination of clinical autonomy and organizational support. You craft your practice the way you want to practice it, while TeamHealth's world-class infrastructure handles all the business, billing, and administrative responsibilities. We currently have options for minimal part-time work (2-4 days per month) up to full-time (4-5 days per week.)Three Reasons Clinicians Choose TeamHealthClinical Autonomy: Practice your way in a supportive environmentExceptional Earnings: Production incentives with no ceilingPure Patient Focus: You provide clinical expertise, we handle all the back-office adminRole At A GlanceAs a TeamHealth psychiatric clinician, you'll be an essential member of an interdisciplinary care team dedicated to the mental and behavioral health of adults in a correctional facility. Your day-to-day will include:Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessmentsPrescribing and managing psychopharmacological interventionsDelivering evidence-based psychiatric treatment and behavioral interventionsDeveloping and collaborating on individualized treatment plans with care teamsMonitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment as clinically indicatedSupporting the overall mental well-being, psychiatric stability, and quality of life of residentsPartnering with nursing staff, social workers, and facility leadership on care coordinationWhat You'll NeedWe're looking for a psychiatric clinician who combines strong clinical skills with a genuine heart for the patients they serve. Requirements include:Master's degree or higher as NP/PA from an accredited programActive, unrestricted psychiatric nursing or physician assistant license in the state of TexasCurrent DEA registration for prescribing privilegesStrong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment management skillsExcellent clinical judgment, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration abilitiesGenuine passion for working with underserved populationsPrior experience in psychotropic management or behavioral health consultation is a strong advantage, but a commitment to excellent care and willingness to learn is what matters most.California Applicant Privacy Act: Practice Highlights:Comprehensive suite of benefits for full-time cliniciansFlexible schedulingReferral programProfessional liability coverage (with tail)