Generous Sign-On Bonus! Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed in Corpus Christi, Texas

South Texas Mental Health Associates•Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

South Texas Mental Health Associates in Corpus Christi, Texas, is seeking to add a dedicated and compassionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to our growing mental health team. We provide comprehensive patient-oriented care to address mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, schizophrenia, and more. Join us in 2026 and enjoy a $50,000 Sign-On Bonus! The ideal candidate will possess a strong psychopharmacology and behavioral health background, with experience in outpatient and inpatient settings. The role requires a fellowship-trained provider in child and adolescent psychiatry with experience in providing comprehensive psychiatric care to patients, including those with developmental disabilities and addiction issues. The primary responsibility will be in the outpatient setting, however there is an opportunity for the Psychiatrist to serve as an inpatient Child & Adolescent Medical Director. Inpatient responsibilities include conducting diagnostic evaluations, assisting the inpatient team in development of treatment plans, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) with a specialization in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Board Certified or Board Eligible with plan to take Boards within 3 years.
Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology principles and practices.
Familiarity with outpatient psychiatric care settings.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse patient populations.
Commitment to compassionately providing high-quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Managing child IOP/PHP program
Managing APPs
Completing psychiatric evaluations and discharges during the week. (APP seeing follow-ups unless MD is needed)
Attend treatment team meetings
Call is 4 weekdays per month (one per week) and 1 weekend per month
Clinic in the afternoon
Psychiatric evaluations for medication management
Follow-up medication management appointments