Psychiatrist(Hybrid)- Waco, TX
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Psychiatrist(Hybrid)- Waco, TX
Job Type: Full-time/On-site
Position Overview:
This full-time role combines on-site care with telemedicine services, offering a consistent 40-hour work week while allowing you to meaningfully support an underserved adult population within a structured clinical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans.
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Provide psychopharmacology management, including medication initiation, monitoring, and adjustment.
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Lead crisis intervention and suicide-prevention protocols in collaboration with nursing and custody teams.
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Coordinate continuity of care with on-site counselors, medical providers, and community agencies to support effective discharge planning.
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Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with NCCHC and state regulatory standards.
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Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and quality-improvement initiatives.
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Provide clinical oversight to mid-level practitioners and assist with 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 certification; experience in correctional or forensic psychiatry is highly preferred.
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
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Paid Holidays and PTO Options