Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

General InformationAs part of the UT Southwestern Medical Center clinical team in Psychiatry, you will join in an evolving effort to push ahead of the traditional boundaries of medicine, deliver cures and transform patient care. In our growing downtown Dallas campus, we have psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists and many varied students advancing the development of neurotherapeutic interventions for challenging brain disorders, discovering advanced understanding of the causes of psychiatric illnesses and cures. At UT Southwestern, your ideas and skills will be put to work in ways that serve you, our patients, our community, and the world. 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.ProfileWe are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for the Pediatric Consult-Liaison Services at Children’s Medical Center, Plano. The Consult-Liaison Service provides integrated clinical services for Children’s Medical Center. Consult-Liaison services are provided to all pediatric inpatient services, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric neurology, and other sub-specialty services as well as ambulatory clinics and the emergency department. The position includes opportunities for supervision of trainees of various disciplines and participation in the department’s academic mission.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 ideal candidate’s background will include experience with psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and adolescents, including the treatment of medical patients with cognitive, behavioral, and emotional needs, and medical management. A commitment to an academic career is preferred.Highlights of the OpportunityGenerous compensation with a guaranteed salary and wRVU productivity incentive, as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences, with professional allowanceExcellent comprehensive, low-cost health insurance (effective on day one), dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, and disability benefitsTo learn more, visit Paid Parental Leave and holidays (including floating holidays that can be used anytime)Paid Time Off (available on day one)Eligible site for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and NIH loan repayment programAs employees of a public, State of Texas organization, physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discountsNo need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence basedNo state income taxMission/Vision Discover, Educate, and Heal the Mind, Body, and BrainThe Department of Psychiatry’s vision is to meet the behavioral health needs of diverse communities across North Texas and beyond by increasing equitable access to psychiatric care and the latest advancements in neuroscience and psychiatry and preparing an effective workforce to achieve these objectives.TeamOur 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.UTSouthwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. Asan equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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.To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visitBenefitsUT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copayPaid Time Off, available day oneRetirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)Paid Parental Leave BenefitWellness programsTuition ReimbursementPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified EmployerLearn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!Job ID: Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: Faculty and PhysiciansPosted Date: 16/07/2026