Assistant/Associate Professor for Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
340B Health, Austin, TX, United States
Assistant/Associate Professor for Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Posted: Mar 11, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
About Dell Medical School
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter‑professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state‑of‑the‑art hospitals – a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, the University of Texas Medical Center will provide integrated, world‑class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.
About the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Our department leads psychiatry education for Dell Medical School and its post‑graduate programs train mental health professionals to become 21st‑century leaders in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Clinical services provide evidence‑based care for individuals and families in multiple general medical and specialty behavioral health settings with an active and strong presence in community settings. The Department leads cutting‑edge basic and clinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments.
About the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Position
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, in conjunction with Seton Family of Doctors (SFOD) and Ascension Seton, is seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve on our outpatient clinical team in Austin, Texas. Candidates will help our Department achieve its goal of working with community partners to develop clinical, educational and research initiatives that revolutionize mental health care in Central Texas and beyond. Student loan forgiveness is available for faculty through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.
Candidates are expected to provide exemplary care that restores hope and helps patients live healthier lives. Clinical assignments will occur through collaborations with Seton Healthcare Family, providing care in various outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team. Primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating a broad spectrum of mental health challenges in pediatric subspecialty clinics, providing integrated psychiatric care, and contributing to the Community Psychiatry Workforce Expansion (CPWE) program, which expands access to pediatric mental health services across Texas. The psychiatrist will also provide on‑call coverage on the Mental Health Unit and in the hospital and will participate in educational activities with medical students and residents. Opportunities exist for collaboration on innovative clinical programming and research initiatives.
Essential Functions
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry, including developmental aspects of treatment and assessment, effective communication during clinical interviews, interpretation of age‑specific responses, and psychosocial systems impact. The psychiatrist manages medication, performs psychiatric emergency evaluations, crisis intervention, and prescribes medications while accounting for comorbid conditions. Lab work is ordered, reviewed, and treatment adjustments are made based on results. Documentation is prompt, licensure and certifications are maintained, and professional standards, billing practices, and productivity expectations are met. The psychiatrist participates in treatment team meetings, peer reviews, and quality management activities. For the CPAN program, the psychiatrist provides consultations to primary care providers and offers telehealth evaluations for mental health management in primary care settings.
Live in Austin, a vibrant, lively university city
Known for excellent schools, music, cuisine, and festivals such as South by Southwest, Austin ranks among the best places to live. Nearby lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country offer outdoor recreation.
Why Join Our Team
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package attractive to individuals with clinical expertise, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions, in a dynamic and growing medical school.
Qualifications
Required:
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas, or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment.
Board‑certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, or board‑eligible with a commitment to obtain certification within two years.
Eligible for credentialing and privileging by Ascension Seton.
Eligible for credentialing and privileging in the local mental health authority.
Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department.
Demonstrated leadership, clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and motivate others at all professional and administrative levels.
Innovative self‑starter committed to excellence.
Tenacity, self‑motivation, and initiative to develop and maintain new programs.
Track record of leading, directing, and influencing teams regardless of reporting lines, and being a team player.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a current CV, letter of interest, and references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/154745
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College/School/Unit: Dell Medical School
Department: Department of Psychiatry
Posted: Mar 11, 2025
Apply By: Open until filled
Description
About Dell Medical School
As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s leading research universities, Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter‑professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.
The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state‑of‑the‑art hospitals – a UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson – plus the academic and research expertise of UT, the University of Texas Medical Center will provide integrated, world‑class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.
Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.
About the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Our department leads psychiatry education for Dell Medical School and its post‑graduate programs train mental health professionals to become 21st‑century leaders in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Clinical services provide evidence‑based care for individuals and families in multiple general medical and specialty behavioral health settings with an active and strong presence in community settings. The Department leads cutting‑edge basic and clinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments.
About the Outpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Position
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, in conjunction with Seton Family of Doctors (SFOD) and Ascension Seton, is seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve on our outpatient clinical team in Austin, Texas. Candidates will help our Department achieve its goal of working with community partners to develop clinical, educational and research initiatives that revolutionize mental health care in Central Texas and beyond. Student loan forgiveness is available for faculty through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.
Candidates are expected to provide exemplary care that restores hope and helps patients live healthier lives. Clinical assignments will occur through collaborations with Seton Healthcare Family, providing care in various outpatient settings as part of a multidisciplinary team. Primary responsibilities include evaluating and treating a broad spectrum of mental health challenges in pediatric subspecialty clinics, providing integrated psychiatric care, and contributing to the Community Psychiatry Workforce Expansion (CPWE) program, which expands access to pediatric mental health services across Texas. The psychiatrist will also provide on‑call coverage on the Mental Health Unit and in the hospital and will participate in educational activities with medical students and residents. Opportunities exist for collaboration on innovative clinical programming and research initiatives.
Essential Functions
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist demonstrates comprehensive knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry, including developmental aspects of treatment and assessment, effective communication during clinical interviews, interpretation of age‑specific responses, and psychosocial systems impact. The psychiatrist manages medication, performs psychiatric emergency evaluations, crisis intervention, and prescribes medications while accounting for comorbid conditions. Lab work is ordered, reviewed, and treatment adjustments are made based on results. Documentation is prompt, licensure and certifications are maintained, and professional standards, billing practices, and productivity expectations are met. The psychiatrist participates in treatment team meetings, peer reviews, and quality management activities. For the CPAN program, the psychiatrist provides consultations to primary care providers and offers telehealth evaluations for mental health management in primary care settings.
Live in Austin, a vibrant, lively university city
Known for excellent schools, music, cuisine, and festivals such as South by Southwest, Austin ranks among the best places to live. Nearby lakes, rivers, and the Texas Hill Country offer outdoor recreation.
Why Join Our Team
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package attractive to individuals with clinical expertise, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions, in a dynamic and growing medical school.
Qualifications
Required:
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas, or the ability to obtain one prior to appointment.
Board‑certified in child and adolescent psychiatry, or board‑eligible with a commitment to obtain certification within two years.
Eligible for credentialing and privileging by Ascension Seton.
Eligible for credentialing and privileging in the local mental health authority.
Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department.
Demonstrated leadership, clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
Ability to influence and motivate others at all professional and administrative levels.
Innovative self‑starter committed to excellence.
Tenacity, self‑motivation, and initiative to develop and maintain new programs.
Track record of leading, directing, and influencing teams regardless of reporting lines, and being a team player.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a current CV, letter of interest, and references.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/154745
#J-18808-Ljbffr