Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Position Overview

Join a mission-driven community health center in the Austin metro area (Austin, Bastrop, or Georgetown) as a Psychiatrist, where you ll have the opportunity to provide impactful outpatient mental health care while building a flexible, hybrid practice. This role allows you to combine in-person care with a virtual patient panel, expanding access for underserved populations while developing meaningful, long-term patient relationships. You ll work within a collaborative, integrated care model alongside primary care providers and behavioral health professionals to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment. This is an ideal opportunity for a psychiatrist who values work-life balance, enjoys team-based care, and is passionate about making a difference in community mental health.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient psychiatric care for a diverse patient population (ages 5+ or 13+), including evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• Manage common mental health conditions such as mood disorders, depression, and anxiety using evidence-based approaches
• Conduct both in-person and telehealth visits to ensure accessible, high-quality care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated behavioral health
• Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards
• Support teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Participate in limited on-call coverage (approximately 1 2 times per year)

Working Hours

This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some locations offering a later Tuesday shift. Providers work at a single clinic location in Austin, Bastrop, or Georgetown, with the option to work in a hybrid role after 90 days, depending on the telehealth patient panel. The role supports a manageable daily patient volume and built-in administrative time to ensure a balanced workflow. Care is delivered using the Athena EMR system.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary ranging from $240K $273K, depending on experience
• Spanish language stipend and relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 403(b) retirement plan with potential employer contributions
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Continuing education support with paid time and stipend
• Eligibility for student loan repayment programs
• Employee Assistance Program and additional employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Experience or interest in serving underserved populations preferred
• Comfortable treating children/adolescents in addition to adults