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 40 hours per week on-site and via 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
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
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) plan
Paid Holidays and PTO Options
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 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.
Requirements
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
