Faculty Consult Liaison Psychiatrist in Tyler, Texas

UT Tyler Health Science Center is searching for a  Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join the UT Health’s Behavioral Health team in Faculty Consult Liaison role.

About the Position:

• Monday dedicated to the Subacute Residential Psychiatric Unit; Tuesday–Friday focused on the Inpatient Consult-Liaison Service
• Faculty appointment with opportunities to teach psychiatry residents and medical students
• Work alongside two psychiatry residents
• Provide inpatient psychiatric consultations in the Emergency Department and on the general medical floors
• Treat a diverse acute behavioral health population, including patients with substance use disorders and psychotic disorders
• Occasional short-term coverage in other clinical areas as needed
• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship preferred, but not required

Recruitment Package may include:

• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About UT Health East Texas:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million. 

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas. 

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’s Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit  uttyler.edu/medicine  to learn more.

About UT Health North Campus:

As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth.

UT Health North Campus Tyler has earned multiple quality and safety recognitions, including the Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital distinction, the Top Hospital award for overall quality and safety, and an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Level IV Trauma

174 Licensed Beds (104 Medical Beds, 70 Behavioral Health Beds)

Hope Cancer Center

2 GI Suites

Sim Lab

About The Community:

Tyler, TX is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational centers in East Texas—with expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a supportive community invested in healthcare excellence. Physicians who join our region benefit from a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities. As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth.