Psychiatrist

BuzzClan; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

BuzzClan is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to evaluate and treat residents with intellectual disabilities, overseeing medication management and creating individualized care plans. You will document care, monitor progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, resident-centered services.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with on-site or telepsychiatry options. This 6-month contract starts ASAP, paying $150–$175/hr on a W-2 basis (without benefits).

Qualifications

• Active Texas medical license (Required).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• DEA registration (Required).
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) (Required).
• Proficiency with EHR systems and digital charting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for residents with ID.
• Diagnose disorders and develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate and document medication requirements and justifications within the chart.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in the EHR.
• Monitor treatment progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Independent work

Education

MD/DO

Psychiatry residency

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Work Schedule: Day (5x8) Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Work Arrangement: On-site or Telepsychiatry

Pay Rate: $150–$175/hr on W2 (Without Benefits)

Duration: 6 months contract

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, and develop individualized treatment plans for residents with intellectual disabilities. The provider will oversee medication management, maintain accurate clinical documentation, monitor treatment progress, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality, resident-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assess residents for mental health conditions.
• Diagnose psychiatric disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Evaluate medication requirements and document clinical justification for prescribed medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Monitor residents' psychiatric conditions and treatment progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Communicate clinical findings, assessments, and treatment recommendations effectively.
• Complete all required facility and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) training.
• Perform clinical duties independently while following applicable medical standards, policies, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license issued by the State of Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Proficiency in computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to complete all required facility and HHSC training.

Required Skills

• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning abilities.
• Knowledge of psychiatric medication management and clinical documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Work Schedule & Service Delivery

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Services may be provided on-site or remotely through telepsychiatry.
• Providers working remotely must report to the facility in person on their first day.

License/Certification:

• medical license issued by the State of Texas (Required)
• DEA License (Required)
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) (Required)