Adult Psychiatrist

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base & relocation

Employer-paid benefits (PPO plan)

Retirement plan options (TRS/ORP)

Student loan forgiveness program

Merit increases & CME support

Wellness time and work-life balance

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical Center, within the Dell Medical School's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, seeks a board-certified or eligible psychiatrist to contribute to clinical care, education, and scholarly work in a community-focused setting in Austin.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, teaching medical students and residents, and developing innovative models of integrated care in collaboration with Integral Care and other partners.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure before appointment.
• Board certification in psychiatry or board eligibility with a plan to certify within two years.
• Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency program.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at UT HealthAustin.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical psychiatric care with a focus on adult patients.
• Engage in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
• Contribute to scholarly activities and potential research within the department.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and local mental health partners.

Skills

Teaching

Collaborative care

Leadership

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Adult Psychiatrist

College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School

Department: Department of Psychiatry

Posted: Jan 23, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation'sleading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursuesinnovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence inhealthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary andinter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in theUT System and the first medical school established in nearly fivedecades by a member of the Association of American Universities, anorganization of leading public and private researchuniversities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell MedicalSchool, is defining the future of health. Announced inAugust 2023 with planning and implementation underway, TheUniversity of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premierdestination for health care alongside other major Texas cities.With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospitaland a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academicand research expertise of UT, The University of Texas MedicalCenter will provide the integrated, world-class care that is ahallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualifiedcandidates who can contribute to excellence within the healthlearning system.

About The Department of Psychiatry & BehavioralSciences

Departmentis committed to fostering a culture that values and promotesinnovation in training methods, research and service to thecommunity. Our department leads psychiatry education for the DellMedical School and its post-graduate programs train mental healthprofessionals to become 21st-century leaders in the fields ofpsychiatry and psychology. Our department's clinical servicesprovide culturally informed, evidence-based care for individualsand families in multiple general medical and specialty behavioralhealth settings with an active and strong presence in communitysettings. Importantly, the Department is leading efforts at theUniversity of Texas at Austin to execute cutting-edge basic andclinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiologicalcauses of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments forpsychiatric disorders.

About The Position

The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences, in collaboration with Integral Care, seeks a boardcertified or eligible psychiatrist to join its community-focusedclinical faculty. This role offers the opportunity to transformmental health care delivery through innovative clinical,educational, and research initiatives in partnership with anationally recognized Local Mental Health Authority. The idealcandidate will be committed to exemplary, patient-centered care andbring strong collaborative skills to work across multidisciplinaryteams. Clinical responsibilities will be based in Integral Caresettings and tailored to the candidate's interests, which mayinclude outpatient care, crisis services, residential treatment, orjail psychiatry. The position includes opportunities for teachingand mentoring medical students and residents, contributing to newmodels of integrated care, and engaging in scholarly activities.The psychiatrist will play an essential role in advancinghigh-quality, evidence-based care for individuals with seriousmental illness while helping shape the next generation ofpsychiatric professionals.

Live in Austin a Vibrant, Lively, UniversityCity

Known for its excellent schools, lively music scene, superbcuisine, and international festivals such as South by Southwest.The city typicalyl ranks among the country's best places to live.Nearby lakes and rivers as well as the beautiful adjacent TexasHill Country provide ample opportunities for outdooractivities.

Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that iswell rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individualswith excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, andpotential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic departmentin an innovative and growing medical school.

• Competitive Base & RelocationAssistance
• Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paidOptions- PPO Medical Plan & Prescription DrugCoverage, 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
• Student loan forgiveness - available throughthe Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine(D.O.) degree.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas oreligibility to obtain licensure prior to appointment.
• Board certification in psychiatry or board eligibility with acommitment to obtaining certification within two years.
• Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency program.
• Eligible for credentialing and privileging at UT HealthAustin.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment as Assistant or AssociateProfessor in the Department of Psychiatry and BehavioralSciences.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an academic medical center oruniversity-affiliated health system.
• Prior involvement in teaching medical students, residents, orfellows.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with communitypsychiatry or public mental health systems.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams or integratedbehavioral health settings.Interest or experience in program development, qualityimprovement, or research initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, or experience working withdifferent, underserved populations. #healthstartshere2

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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