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 $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 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
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Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental disorders, and formulate treatment plans
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Provide psychopharmacology management, including initiation and monitoring of medications
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Lead crisis-intervention and suicide-prevention efforts in collaboration with nursing and custody staff
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Coordinate continuity of care with on-site counselors, medical providers, and community agencies for discharge planning
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Maintain complete, timely clinical documentation that meets NCCHC and state standards
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Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and quality-improvement initiatives
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Offer clinical guidance to mid-level practitioners and contribute to staff training as needed
Required Qualifications
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Active, unrestricted Texas medical license (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration
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Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry
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Current BLS/ACLS; familiarity with evidence-based practices in correctional or forensic psychiatry preferred
Schedule & Compensation
| Work Modality |
Hours/Week |
Notes |
| On-Site (Waco, TX) |
32 |
Four 8-hr shifts (flexible) |
| Telemedicine |
8 |
Remote coverage—set weekly block |
| Annual Salary |
Up to $300,000 |
Based on experience & certification |
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Why TK Health Clinics?
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Mission-driven culture focused on high-quality, ethical care
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Supportive multidisciplinary team and robust onboarding
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Opportunity to shape mental-health programs for a vulnerable population
Ready to make a difference?
Email your CV or inquiries to dstokes@tkhealth.care 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.
