Psychologist

About Us

Behavioral Health Consultants is the leading independent psychological consultation-liaison practice serving the Central Texas medical community. Founded in 1998, BHC has grown from serving one physician in one facility to a team of psychologists providing over 6,000 consults annually across acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term care settings.

Our group primarily covers St. David's medical centers as well as multiple self-standing rehabilitation hospitals in and around the Greater Austin Area. We are seeking a candidate to help continue our longstanding role as a trusted behavioral health partner to medical teams across Central Texas.

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Consultants is seeking a licensed psychologist for hospital-based consultation-liaison work. This role is well suited for a psychologist who values clinical independence, strong medical collaboration, and meaningful work with medically complex patients. The psychologist will serve assigned facilities with substantial autonomy in managing clinical workflow, professional relationships, and day-to-day facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and treat depression, anxiety, adjustment, and somatic symptom presentations in a variety of medical settings
Support treatment adherence and rehabilitation participation
Address pain management, coping, and substance use concerns
Perform dementia, cognitive, and capacity evaluations
Conduct crisis interventions and suicide risk assessments
Address end-of-life issues, grief, and adjustment to serious illness
Evaluate family dynamics affecting medical treatment, discharge planning, or compliance
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and facility leadership

What We Offer

Significant clinical autonomy within assigned facilities
Established referral relationships throughout Central Texas
Signing bonus and possible relocation assistance
Full administrative and billing support
Credentialing and paneling support
6-8 weeks of training and mentorship, as necessary
Company-paid malpractice insurance
Expected pay between $110,000 and $145,000 based on salary + productivity bonus
401(k) with matching
120 hours of immediately available PTO + 6 paid holidays
Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
Annual stipend for CEUs and professional development
Company-paid devices as needed, including phone, tablet, or laptop

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
Active Texas psychologist license, or immediate eligibility for Texas licensure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Interest in hospital-based consultation-liaison psychology
Relevant experience in medical, rehabilitation, health psychology, geropsychology, neuropsychology, or crisis assessment settings preferred but not mandatory
Early career psychologists are encouraged to apply

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is clinically sound, self-directed, and comfortable working in medical environments. This psychologist should be able to communicate clearly with medical teams, manage consultative responsibilities, and provide practical interventions and recommendations that support patient care.