How long are contracts? Do they extend?
Contracts run six months and are renewable. Extensions are common — clinicians who want to stay usually can. You decide at each renewal; there is no long-term lock-in.
When do I get paid?
Weekly, every Friday. Not net-30, not after a claim clears. The rate is in your contract before you start, and the pay cadence never changes.
W-2 or 1099?
These are 1099 contracts. You get a higher gross rate and manage your own taxes. Credentialing is handled and malpractice is covered. At correctional rates, many clinicians net more on a 1099 than on a W-2 — run the numbers, or bring them to a call.
How long does credentialing take?
It depends on your discipline and how complete your file is. The process is predictable when your paperwork is clean: work history, education, license details, references. Respond quickly and submit everything at once — that is the fastest path. I walk your file through every step.
What does the schedule look like?
Structured outpatient work on set days and set hours — typically a 40-hour, Monday-to-Friday week. The schedule is defined in the contract. Your evenings and weekends stay yours.
What does "no billing" mean?
No insurance panels, no claims, no prior authorizations, no collections. Your documentation serves the patient record, not a billing department. The facility runs the operation; you practice.
Telehealth or onsite?
It depends on the role and discipline. Most correctional work is onsite at the facility. Some psychiatry roles include a telehealth component. Ask about current openings on a call — availability changes.
Still have questions?
Read how the contracts work, or bring your questions to a 20-minute call.