Psychiatrist (Contract)

Quick Facts

• Role: Psychiatrist (Contract)

• Location: Waco, Texas

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

• Work arrangement: On-site or telepsychiatry (first day in person required)

• Focus: Behavioral health services for residents with intellectual disabilities

Description

Contract Psychiatrist position providing psychiatric services in Waco, Texas within a collaborative care environment. The role includes on-site or remote telepsychiatry options, with the first day required in person. You will conduct assessments, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, and manage individualized treatment plans with accurate EHR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders

• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans

• Evaluate and document clinical justification for medication use

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Provide psychiatric care to residents with intellectual disabilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote quality patient care

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted Texas medical license

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

• Current, unrestricted DEA registration

• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Proficiency with computers and electronic health records (EHR)

• Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision

• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills

• Willingness to complete all required facility and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) training

Benefits

• Flexible work options: on-site or telepsychiatry (remote) with first day in person