Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician

About the role

The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin is seeking board‑certified or board‑eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists to join its clinical faculty. The position involves participation in community‑ and school‑based telemedicine programs and contributes to clinical, educational, and research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care through the Child and Perinatal Psychiatric Access Network (CPAN) and Texas Child Health Access through Telemedicine (TCHATT) programs.
• Participate in community and school‑based telemedicine services across Central Texas.
• Engage in teaching activities as part of an academic appointment.
• Contribute to research projects and innovative mental‑health initiatives.
• Collaborate with local mental‑health community clinics to expand service reach.
• Offer flexible clinical services in outpatient, inpatient, school, and community settings, or a combination thereof.

Requirements

• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (BC/BE).

Qualifications

• Commitment to academic medicine and faculty responsibilities.
• Willingness to work in a flexible, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in telemedicine and community‑based mental‑health delivery.

Skills

• Proficiency with telemedicine platforms and virtual care delivery.
• Strong teaching and mentorship abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse clinical teams and community partners.
• Research experience or interest in psychiatric education and outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible work style with options for outpatient, inpatient, school, and community programs.
• Telemedicine opportunities that enhance reach and flexibility.
• Academic appointment with teaching responsibilities.
• Affiliation with Dell Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
• Living in Austin, Texas—a highly livable city with vibrant culture, strong economy, and no state income tax.

Pay

Salary range: $250,000 – $280,000 per year.

Schedule

Start date: As soon as possible. Position offers a flexible schedule tailored to the physician’s preferred mix of clinical settings.