Location: George West,TX, USA
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/hr
Requirements: • 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 Sheriff's Office's 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.