Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Psychiatrist Job

Adelphi is seeking a Psychiatrist to perform duties for a county jail in Williamson, Texas. The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated individuals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality mental health services in a correctional setting. Job Quick Facts: Reference #: BD-649-01 Profession: Physician Specialty: Psychiatry Location: Williamson County, Texas Facility Type: Jail Coverage type: On-Site Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 4 years Schedule: Minimum of 16 hours/week Start Date: N/A Compensation: $250 - $285/hrRequirements: Doctoral or post-graduate degree Active Texas License BE/BC Responsibilities: Provider will provide out-patient psychiatric attention to all inmates requiring such attention. Provider shall prescribe medication per the Sheriffs Offices defined psychotropic medicationformulary. Provider shall develop and write standing orders for use by the jail staff in the handling of thepsychiatric needs of the inmates. Provider shall utilize the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system provided by WilliamsonCounty. Provide consultation and guidance to other healthcare providers and correctional staff regarding the mental health needs of inmates. Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide crisis intervention as needed. Provider will coordinate care with the contracted Medical Director and Williamson County Jail Medical Supervisor. Stay current with advancements in psychiatric care and participate in continuing education opportunities.