CMHC Staff Psychiatrist

The University of Texas at Austin • Austin, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a staff psychiatrist to provide psychiatric assessment and treatment to undergraduate and graduate students. The role focuses on delivering quality psychiatric care consistent with current standards of practice, within a multidisciplinary university mental health center that provides services including individual and group therapy, outreach, integrated healthcare, crisis assessment, and case management.

The psychiatrist conducts assessments and diagnostic evaluations; determines treatment; prescribes and monitors medication; reviews and maintains student medical records; and provides clinical documentation in accordance with law, medical ethics, and CMHC policies. The role includes consultation and coordination with CMHC counselors, University Health Services clinicians, students, faculty, staff, and community providers; crisis intervention and emergency management; facilitating voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations; and after-hours availability in coordination with other CMHC psychiatrists. The psychiatrist also participates in training and supervision of psychiatric residents, fellows, and other trainees, and attends departmental and divisional meetings as assigned.

This is a 40-hour-per-week position with hours between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The position is based at the UT Main Campus in a typical office environment. Salary is $215,000 or more, depending on qualifications. The position is expected to continue. The anticipated earliest start date is December 7, 2026.

The University of Texas at Austin offers benefits including 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage, retirement contributions, paid vacation and sick time, and paid holidays. The position is eligible for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program subject to applicable position requirements. A criminal history background check is required for finalists.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college of medicine.
• Completion of an accredited ACGME psychiatric residency program.
• Board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, or board eligible with the expectation of obtaining board certification within one year of hire.
• Experience in direct outpatient psychiatric care.
• Experience and interest in working with a varied population, including college-aged patients.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting and ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
• Knowledge of current assessment procedures, treatment methods, interventions, and medications.
• Strong service orientation toward students, excellent interpersonal skills, approachability, availability, helpfulness, and ability to function well as a team member.
• Proficiency with an electronic medical record.
• Current full unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of clinical experience in direct outpatient care following board certification.
• Clinical experience managing severe psychiatric illness in a hospital, inpatient or emergency-services setting, partial hospital or intensive outpatient program, or mental health agency.
• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric care in a university or college setting.
• Experience working with transitional-aged youth.
• Experience providing telepsychiatry to college students.
• Current medical license(s) in state(s) other than Texas.
• Experience training psychiatric residents, fellows, or other trainees.
• Experience with the Point and Click electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations of students.
• Determine and administer psychiatric treatment.
• Prescribe and monitor medications and changes in treatment during follow-up care, as needed.
• Review student records to assess the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services.
• Update and maintain student medical records and complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable law, medical ethics, and CMHC policies.
• Collaborate with CMHC mental health professionals and consult with CMHC counselors and University Health Services physicians and mid-level practitioners.
• Respond to consultation requests and referrals from students, faculty, staff, and off-campus community health providers.
• Provide emergency management, crisis intervention, and crisis psychiatric assessments in collaboration with CMHC crisis teams.
• Facilitate voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations.
• Provide after-hours availability in coordination with other CMHC psychiatrists.
• Liaise with community health providers, services, hospitals, and other resources concerning student psychiatric care.
• Participate in training and supervision of psychiatric residents, fellows, and other trainees, including psychology interns and social work and practicum students.
• Attend and participate in departmental and divisional meetings as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
• Retirement contributions
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid holidays
• Eligibility for the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, with an option to elect the Optional Retirement Program subject to applicable requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree