Locum Tenens Psychiatry: General Job in Georgetown, Texas
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 medication
formulary.
• Provider shall develop and write standing orders for use by the jail staff in the handling of the
psychiatric needs of the inmates.
• Provider shall utilize the EMR (Electronic Medical Record) system provided by Williamson
County.
• 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.