The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a board certified/board eligible Psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty and serve on our team in Austin, Texas. We seek a physician who will help our Department achieve our goal of working with our community partners to develop clinical, educational and research initiatives that revolutionize how people get and stay mentally healthy in Central Texas and beyond.

About Dell Medical School and the University of Texas Medical Center

We are committed to redesigning academic medicine and revolutionizing how people get and stay healthy, by educating leaders, developing new models of care, and advancing innovation from health products to health care delivery. 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 the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

About the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Our department leads psychiatry education for the 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 informed, 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.  Importantly, the Department is leading efforts at the University of Texas-Austin to execute cutting-edge basic and clinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments for psychiatric disorders.

About Austin

Austin has been designated by US News & World Report as one of the top ten “Best Places to Live” for several years. This growing metropolis is considered “the live music capital of the world,” a high-tech growth hub, and home to one of the largest state universities in the country. It is a dynamic, vibrant and exciting place to call home, surrounded by natural beauty and host city to world class events like South by Southwest, Austin City Limits Festival, and Formula One Racing that draw millions of domestic and international visitors annually. Student loan forgiveness is available for faculty of the Department of Psychiatry through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.

Available Positions:

The Addiction Psychiatrist & Researcher will provide high-quality clinical care and contribute to addiction psychiatry education within the Dell Medical School and Integral Care. This role involves leading and mentoring in clinical and fellowship programs, collaborating on innovative models of care, and engaging in multidisciplinary research on alcohol and substance use disorders, supported by the Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research. Additionally, the role offers opportunities for collaboration with the VA and other UT Austin departments to advance clinical and research initiatives in addiction psychiatry. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/150015

The Adult Addiction Psychiatrist will provide high-quality clinical care in a community mental health setting, train and mentor medical students and residents, and support the Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship program. The role includes collaboration with Dell Medical School, Integral Care, and other UT Austin departments on innovative, multidisciplinary care models. Clinical responsibilities involve telemedical and in-person care, thorough documentation, and working within specialized settings like outpatient clinics and substance abuse treatment programs. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/112672

The Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary inpatient team through Dell Medical School’s collaboration with Seton Healthcare Family. Primary responsibilities include high-quality evaluation and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric disorders in an inpatient setting, along with teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. This role also offers opportunities to engage in residency training, scholarly activities, and innovative clinical programming and research, with a strong focus on collaboration across UT Austin and community partners. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/152590

The Associate Program Director of General Psychiatry Residency will support the Program Director in managing program administration, curriculum design, resident evaluation, and compliance with ACGME standards. This role includes advocating for resident well-being, developing educational experiences, and collaborating across clinical and research divisions to enhance training. Additionally, the Associate Program Director will provide direct clinical services and resident supervision, contributing to the residency’s high-quality patient care and educational goals. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/154359

The Women's Reproductive Health Psychiatrist will provide specialized mental health care to women around key reproductive life events, such as preconception, pregnancy, postpartum, and perimenopause, primarily in an outpatient setting at UT Health Austin. This role includes teaching and mentoring trainees, participating in innovative clinical, educational, and research initiatives, and expanding outreach to underserved communities. The position also offers potential for leadership growth within clinical and academic settings and requires active collaboration with Dell Medical School and community partners. Apply here: https://apply.interfolio.com/135865