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. recblid 4wnb8g8us1tl56rsl7p6uwy9uxr05d Behavioral Health Consultants