Chief of Behavioral Health & Integrated Care

Central Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Health in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Director of Behavioral Health, a physician licensed in Texas, to lead the BehavioralHealth service line and oversee care for adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The role requires collaboration with the leadership team to implement clinical protocols and best practices, while supervising providers, residents, fellows, and students.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating with

Qualifications

• MD/DO in Psychiatry from an accredited institution.
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
• Board certification in Psychiatry or completion within two years of employment.
• DEA license for prescribing controlled substances.
• Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees care within federal, state, and local requirements.
• Leads integration of Behavioral Health within Central Health and partner organizations.
• Develops policies, metrics, and performance targets.
• Supervises advanced practice providers, residents, fellows, and students.
• Coordinates with primary care and multidisciplinary teams.
• Directs service line operations and implements strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Healthcare management

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Strategic planning

Education

MD/DO in Psychiatry

Board certification in Psychiatry

Texas medical license

DEA registration

BLS certification

Job description

Central Health in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Director of Behavioral Health, a physician licensed in Texas, to lead the BehavioralHealth service line and oversee care for adults with mental illness and co-occurring disorders. The role requires collaboration with the leadership team to implement clinical protocols and best practices, while supervising providers, residents, fellows, and students.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinating with