Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent, Medical Director - Pediatric Evaluation Center, Texas Behavio

Medical Director – Pediatric Evaluation Center

Texas Behavioral Health Center | Dallas, TX

As part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center team in psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push the boundaries of medicine and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus, we have clinicians, educators, and researchers advancing the understanding of psychiatric illnesses and the development of therapeutic interventions to treat them. At UT Southwestern, your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community, and the world at large. Our 3,000+ UT Southwestern faculty foster teamwork and teach the skills that best reflect the changing landscape of therapeutics and health care delivery. Our research environment is one of the most advanced in the world, and the day-to-day quest for discovery will inspire your best work.

The position will be based at the Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC), a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and operated by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

When fully operational, the 505,000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds – 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As Dallas-Fort Worth’s first state-funded behavioral health hospital, it is designed to deliver state-of-the-art, patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms, abundant access to natural light and nature, and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.

As employees of UT?Southwestern, team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care, innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven culture, Texas Behavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.

Plans for the TBHC include a Partial Hospitalization Program with 8 adult and 6 pediatric units, a Medical Psychiatry Unit, and Interventional Psychiatry (ECT, IV ketamine, TMS). Faculty will have opportunities to innovate on models of care for patients with serious mental illness.

Profile

We are recruiting an outstanding Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to lead the Pediatric Evaluation Center at the Texas Behavioral Health Center, supporting the integration of clinical innovation and research. Expertise in emergency psychiatry with children and adolescents is desirable but not necessary. Expertise in emergency psychiatry with children and adolescents is desirable but not necessary. This position will require direct patient care, teaching and supervision of child psychiatry fellows, triple board and psychiatry residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, and other trainees, and support the academic mission of the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. While Texas licensure is not required for consideration or selection, it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strong track record of clinical teaching is a plus.

Position Highlights

Our department offers expertise in broad specialty and subspecialty areas of psychiatry and opportunities to collaborate with experts in our field. To serve the diverse communities of North Texas and maintain the excellence of our institution, we welcome faculty candidates who will bring additional dimensions to our research, teaching, and clinical mission, including underrepresented groups.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

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• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or foreign equivalent
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• Board certification/eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Texas
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• Commitment to delivering excellent patient-centered care
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About Dallas, TX

Dallas, Texas is a vibrant and growing metropolitan region of more than 8.3 million residents, offering a strong economy, diverse communities, and a dynamic mix of arts, dining, entertainment, and professional sports. With two major commercial airports, below-average unemployment, highly rated schools, and more than 45 colleges and universities, the region combines professional opportunity with an exceptional quality of life. From urban living and cultural attractions to family-friendly suburbs, expansive parks, and year-round recreation, Dallas offers something for every stage of life.

Compensation & Benefits

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• Flexible scheduling and work-plans as appropriate
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• Comprehensive benefits package, including an excellent healthcare plan, competitive salary, and retirement benefits with employer match, plus optional 403(b) and 457(b) plans
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• Additional compensation for call coverage
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• Dedicated academic time
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• Academic enrichment fund for conference attendance, research, and educational activities
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• Faculty development opportunities, including leadership training and support for pursuing master’s degree programs
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• Internal moonlighting opportunities
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• Administrative, biostatistical, and logistical support
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• Flexible work-plans as appropriate
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• FMLA and paid parental benefits
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Security
\n This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
\n UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Contact:

Megan Davis

Clinical Physician Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Office of Human Resources

UT Southwestern Medical Center

P: 972-449-9836

Email: [email protected]