Psychiatry-Mental Health Physician (Physician #)

Position Overview

Join a mission-driven community health center in the Austin metro area (Austin, Bastrop, or Georgetown) as a Psychiatrist, where you ll have the opportunity to provide impactful outpatient mental health care while building a flexible, hybrid practice. This role allows you to combine in-person care with a virtual patient panel, expanding access for underserved populations while developing meaningful, long-term patient relationships. You ll work within a collaborative, integrated care model alongside primary care providers and behavioral health professionals to deliver personalized, evidence-based treatment. This is an ideal opportunity for a psychiatrist who values work-life balance, enjoys team-based care, and is passionate about making a difference in community mental health.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide outpatient psychiatric care for a diverse patient population (ages 5+ or 13+), including evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning

Manage common mental health conditions such as mood disorders, depression, and anxiety using evidence-based approaches

Conduct both in-person and telehealth visits to ensure accessible, high-quality care

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support integrated behavioral health

Participate in crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed

Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with clinical standards

Support teaching and mentorship opportunities

Participate in limited on-call coverage (approximately 1 2 times per year)

Working Hours

This position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with some locations offering a later Tuesday shift. Providers work at a single clinic location in Austin, Bastrop, or Georgetown, with the option to work in a hybrid role after 90 days, depending on the telehealth patient panel. The role supports a manageable daily patient volume and built-in administrative time to ensure a balanced workflow. Care is delivered using the Athena EMR system.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary ranging from $240K $273K, depending on experience

Spanish language stipend and relocation assistance available

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

403(b) retirement plan with potential employer contributions

Generous paid time off to support work-life balance

Continuing education support with paid time and stipend

Eligibility for student loan repayment programs

Employee Assistance Program and additional employee perks and discounts

Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active Texas medical license (or ability to obtain)

DEA license required

Experience or interest in serving underserved populations preferred

Comfortable treating children/adolescents in addition to adults