Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

About the role

Providing specialized clinical care as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist within a university‑affiliated department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat mental health challenges in children and adolescents.
• Support community and school‑based telemedicine programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare partners.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments and prescribe medications.
• Document services accurately.
• Deliver emergency crisis evaluations.
• Participate in treatment teams, meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards and institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Psychiatry and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for credentialing and faculty appointment.
• Demonstrated ethical conduct, professionalism, and adherence to policies and legal requirements.
• Commitment to ongoing training and maintenance of licensure.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership and clinical teaching abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Self‑motivation, initiative, and a drive to advance pediatric mental health.
• Research involvement and educational contributions.