The position will be based at the Texas Behavioral Health Center (TBHC) a newly completed state-funded psychiatric hospital opening in Dallas Southwestern Medical District that is owned by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) andoperatedby UT Southwestern Medical Center.
When fully operational the 505000-square-foot facility will house 292 beds 200 for adult patients and 92 for children and adolescents. As Dallas-Fort Worths first state-funded behavioral health hospital it is designed to deliverstate-of-the-art patient-centered care in a modern and healing environment. The center provides comprehensive behavioral health treatment and features private patient rooms abundant access to natural light and nature and thoughtfully designed spaces that promote recovery. The hospital will also provide training to all behavioral health disciplines.
As employees of UTSouthwestern team members will join a world-class academic medical center committed to patient-centered care innovation interdisciplinary collaboration and preparing patients for successful reintegration into their families and communities. With competitive benefits and a mission-driven cultureTexasBehavioral Health Center offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a lasting impact on mental health care in North Texas.
Plans for the TBHC include a Partial Hospitalization Program with 8 adult and 6 pediatric units a Medical Psychiatry Unit and Interventional Psychiatry (ECT IV ketamine TMS). Faculty will have opportunities to innovate on models of care for patients with serious mental illness.
Profile
We are recruiting an outstanding Child and Adolescent Assessment Center Medical Director. We are seeking a candidate who will support the integration of clinical innovation and research as he or she leads the Child and Adolescent Assessment Center clinical care team at the Texas Behavioral Health Center.Expertisein emergency psychiatry with children and adolescents is desirable but not necessary. This position will require direct patient care teaching and supervision of child psychiatry fellows triple board and psychiatry residents medical students advanced practice providers and other trainees and support the academic mission of the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern. Candidates must be board certified or board eligibleinChild and Adolescent Psychiatry. While Texas licensure is notfor consideration orselection it is a pre-requisite for starting in the position. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated interest in pursuing an academic career. Academic experience and a strongtrack recordof clinical teaching is a plus.
Highlights of the Opportunity
Generous compensation with a guaranteed salary andwRVUproductivity incentive as well as 7 days per year to attend conferences with professional allowance
Excellent comprehensive low-cost health insurance (effective on start state) dental vision retirement life insurance and disability benefits
To learn more visit 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 program
As employees of a public State of Texas organization physicians are entitled to $1 million in identity theft protection and many employee discounts
No need for malpractice tail insurance: med/mal is occurrence based
No state income tax
Benefits
UT 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 coverage
100% coverage for preventive healthcare no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid Parental Leave Benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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