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Job Ad Full-Time Psychiatrist (32 hrs. on-site / 8 hrs. telemedicine)
Location: McLennan County Jail Waco TX
Employer: TK Health Clinics
Compensation: Up to $300000 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. Youll work 32 hours per week in person and 8 hours via secure 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
Required Qualifications
MD or DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency
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
Schedule & Compensation
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Medical Dental Vision and Pet Insurance
401(k) plan
Why TK Health Clinics
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
Ready to make a difference
Email your CV or inquiries to with 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.
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