Join Our Team as a Psychiatrist III at Austin State Supported Living Center!

We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist III to join our team at the Austin State Supported Living Center. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in providing advanced psychiatric assessment and treatment to SSLC residents. Here are some key responsibilities:

• Conducting psychiatric assessments and administering specialized treatments
• Collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop individualized treatment plans
• Leading discussions and implementing necessary changes for quality care
• Participating in Peer Review Committees and other clinically related committees
• Supervising staff and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations

In addition to these responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to telework based on local needs. To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Knowledge of general medicine, psychiatry, and behavior treatment principles
• Skills in patient care, psychiatric diagnostics, and electronic healthcare systems
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple medications, and lead a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

If you are a licensed medical doctor with Board Certification or eligibility in Psychiatry, have experience working with mental illness and intellectual disabilities, and meet the initial screening criteria, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing quality psychiatric services and care to individuals served at our facility!

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.