Job Description
Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School summary:
This position is for a board certified or board eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist providing inpatient mental health care to children and adolescents aged 6-17 within a multidisciplinary, trauma-informed setting. The role includes collaboration with various healthcare professionals, teaching responsibilities, and opportunities for clinical research and program development. The position offers a flexible schedule split between inpatient care and other tailored clinical or community mental health services, along with competitive compensation and benefits at an academic medical center.
About 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.
- The physician will 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 its excellent schools, lively music scene, superb cuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest. The city typically ranks among the country s best places to live. Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent Texas Hill Country provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities.
Why Join Our Team We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable 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
Keywords:
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatrist, Mental Health Care, Pediatric Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Multidisciplinary Team, Clinical Teaching, Academic Medical Center, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychiatry Research
Job Tags
Traineeship, Internship, Live in, Local area, Relocation package, Flexible hours,