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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School – Austin, TX

Overview The Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist Position The Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School, in conjunction with Ascension Seton and the Seton Family of Doctors seek a board certified or board eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve on our inpatient team at Dell Children’s Medical Center.

What You’ll Do

Provide clinical expertise to evaluate and treat a broad spectrum of mental health challenges for children and adolescents (ages 6–17) within a trauma informed, family-centered, multidisciplinary model.

Collaborate closely with pediatric psychologists, psychiatrically trained nurses, behavioral health technicians, social workers, expressive therapists and other allied professionals; contribute to on call coverage for the Mental Health Unit; and actively engaged in education across disciplines including medical students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and trainees.

Opportunities exist for collaboration in innovative clinical programming, quality improvement and team-based research.

This position is designed as 0.5 FTE inpatient psychiatry, combined with 0.5 FTE tailored to the candidate’s interests and program's needs (e.g., outpatient services, CL psychiatry or community mental health).

Qualifications Required

Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain prior to appointment.

Board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or board eligible with commitment to obtain certification within two years.

Eligible for credentialing and privileging by Ascension Seton and within the local mental health authority.

Eligible for appointment as an Assistant Professor or higher in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences.

Ability to influence and motivate others at all professional and administrative levels; demonstrated team leadership and teamwork.

Demonstrated leadership, clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.

Preferred

Experience working in an academic medical center or university-affiliated health system.

Prior involvement in teaching medical students, residents, or fellows.

Experience working within multidisciplinary teams or integrated behavioral health settings.

Interest or experience in program development, quality improvement, or research initiatives.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, or experience working with different, underserved populations.

Live in Austin A vibrant, lively university city known for excellent schools, live music, cuisine, and festivals. The city ranks among the country’s best places to live with nearby lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country offering outdoor activities.

Why Join Our Team We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, suitable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance

Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice

Desirable Optional Coverages Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD

Alluring Retirement Plan Options TRS & ORP

Compelling Work/Life Balance PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more

Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases

Note: Please disregard any unrelated boilerplate or non-relevant listings. This description focuses on the Dell Medical School Child & Adolescent Psychiatry inpatient role.

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