Join Dell Med: A Scholarly Opportunity for an Adult Addiction Psychiatrist-Loan Repayment Offered

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPsychiatry : Addiction
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedH-1B
Salary RangeNot Specified
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time
Bonuses OfferedRelocation

Opportunity Description

The Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, in conjunction with Integral Care, seeks a board certified/eligible psychiatrist to join our clinical faculty focused on the treatment of addiction.
 
What You'll Do:
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of addiction psychiatry: possesses the communication skills necessary to obtain information through the clinical interview and interpret response to treatment; understands the impact of various psychosocial systems on treatment; understands age specific psychopharmacology.
  • Provide and appropriately documents in-person and/or telemedical psychiatric evaluations consistent with the standard of care and in accordance with any applicable guidelines and documentation requirements. Psychiatric diagnosis is supported by clinical findings.
  • Provide ongoing in-person and/or telemedical clinical management services consistent with departmental/agency standard of care and in accordance with applicable guidelines.
  • Demonstrate excellent collaboration skills, facilitating treatment team that includes multiple disciplines and trainees.
  • Document all services in a professional manner, using approved medical records system and forms. All services are documented within 24 hours of service delivery. Document pertinent information between appointments, including phone calls, medication changes, referrals.
  • Work harmoniously with Unit Manager(s), Associate Medical Director and Chief Medical Officer to define and deliver quality clinical medical care for all clients.
  • Comply with attendance, work schedule, on-call policies, center policies/procedures, professional/legal requirements, and billing standards. Maintain required training, licensure, and certificates.
  • Clinical settings may include specialized substance abuse treatment programs, outpatient clinics, crisis services, and residential treatment.
Qualifications Required:
  • Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas, or the ability to obtain prior to appointment.
  • Board certified in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine, or board eligible with a commitment to obtain certification within two years.
  • Eligible for credentialing and privileging by our clinics.
  • Eligible for appointment as an assistant professor or higher in the Department of Psychiatry.
  • Demonstrated leadership, clinical teaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence/motivate others at all professional and administrative levels.
  • Must be an innovative self-starter with a commitment to excellence.
  • A track record of being able to lead, direct, and influence a team regardless of reporting lines, as well as be a team player.
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Why Join Our Team:
We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.
  • Competitive Base & Relocation Assistance
  • Appealing benefits offering 100% employer paid Options– PPO Medical Plan & Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Malpractice
  • Desirable Optional Coverages – Vision, Dental, FSA, VGTL, and STD/LTD
  • Alluring Retirement Plan Options – TRS & ORP
  • Compelling Work/Life Balance – PTO, Sick Time, Holidays, Comp Time, CME, Wellness Time, Onsite Campus Childcare, and much more
  • Exciting Opportunity for Professional Growth – Mentorship, Development & Merit Increases
  • Student loan forgiveness - available through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program

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.

Facility & Address

  • The University of Texas at Austin: Dell Medical School: Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
  • 1601 Trinity St Bldg B Stop Z0600 Austin TX 78712

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