Adult Psychiatrist

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance

100% employer paid medical plan

PTO, Sick Time, and Holidays

Onsite Campus Childcare

Mentorship and Professional Growth Opportunities

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is looking for a board-certified psychiatrist to join its Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This position emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in Integral Care settings.

The psychiatrist will be active in mental health innovation, teaching, and research, contributing to evidence-based care for individuals facing serious mental health challenges.

A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including relocation assistance, medical coverage, and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at UT Health Austin.
• Must be eligible for a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Transform mental health care delivery through innovative initiatives.
• Engage in scholarly activities and contribute to integrated care models.
• Provide teaching and mentoring to medical students and residents.

Skills

Board certification in psychiatry

Strong collaborative skills

Experience in outpatient care

Experience in crisis services

Experience in residential treatment

Experience in jail psychiatry

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency program

Job description

About The Position

The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, in collaboration with Integral Care, seeks a board certified or eligible psychiatrist to join its community-focused clinical faculty. This role offers the opportunity to transform mental health care delivery through innovative clinical, educational, and research initiatives in partnership with a nationally recognized Local Mental Health Authority. The ideal candidate will be committed to exemplary, patient-centered care and bring strong collaborative skills to work across multidisciplinary teams. Clinical responsibilities will be based in Integral Care settings and tailored to the candidate’s interests, which may include outpatient care, crisis services, residential treatment, or jail psychiatry. The position includes opportunities for teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, contributing to new models of integrated care, and engaging in scholarly activities. The psychiatrist will play an essential role in advancing high-quality, evidence‑based care for individuals with serious mental illness while helping shape the next generation of psychiatric professionals.

Live in Austin

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.

Benefits

• 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

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to appointment.
• Board certification in psychiatry or board eligibility with a commitment to obtaining certification within two years.
• Completion of a four‑year psychiatry residency program.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at UT Health Austin.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Preferred

• Experience working in an academic medical center or university‑affiliated health system.
• Prior involvement in teaching medical students, residents, or fellows.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with community psychiatry or public mental health systems.
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.