Psychiatrist

McLennan County Jail - Waco, TX

Salary Range
$250000.00 - $300000.00 Salary/year

Description

Job Ad - Full-Time Psychiatrist 40 Hours Per Week - On-Site/Telemed
Location: McLennan County Jail | Waco, TX
Employer: TK Health Clinics
Compensation: Up to $300,000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)
Position Snapshot

TK Health Clinics is expanding its correctional mental-health team and is seeking a compassionate, board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive care to adults at McLennan County Jail. You'll work 40hours per week on-site andvia telemedicine, giving you a balanced schedule while making a real impact on an underserved population.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental disorders, and formulate treatment plans
• Provide psychopharmacology management, including initiation and monitoring of medications
• Lead crisis-intervention and suicide-prevention efforts in collaboration with nursing and custody staff
• Coordinate continuity of care with on-site counselors, medical providers, and community agencies for discharge planning
• Maintain complete, timely clinical documentation that meets NCCHC and state standards
• Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality-improvement initiatives
• Offer clinical guidance to mid-level practitioners and contribute to staff training as needed

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry
• Current BLS/ACLS; familiarity with evidence-based practices in correctional or forensic psychiatry preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays and PTO Options

• Mission-driven culture focused on high-quality, ethical care
• Supportive multidisciplinary team and robust onboarding
• Opportunity to shape mental-health programs for a vulnerable population

Email your CV or inquiries to dstokes@tkhealth.carewith subject line "Psychiatrist - Waco." Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to schedule an initial conversation.

TK Health Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.