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Form of workMcGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston has extraordinary opportunities in Louis A. Faillace, M.D., Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for mental health professionals seeking to develop an academic career in Psychiatry.
We seek adult, child, and geriatric psychiatrists in multiple specialties and sub-specialties to join our diverse, dynamic, and thriving department. These positions span various settings, including our 250-bed, inpatient facility, outpatient centers, specialty clinics, and community-based integrated care clinics. We are located in the prestigious and vibrant Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, and abounding with collaborative and translational opportunities in the health sciences.
Telepsychiatrists
We are currently recruiting for multiple faculty positions in our telepsychiatry program. Faculty members utilize televideo technology from the comfort of homes or local offices to provide psychiatric services to select inpatient facilities throughout Texas. Minimal travel for site visits will be required and all necessary equipment and technical support will be provided.
Inpatient Psychiatrists (Adult, Child & Adolescent, and Geriatric)
Physician Education Loan Repayment Program opportunities are available for eligible inpatient faculty. We seek adult, child & adolescent, and geriatric psychiatrists to join our 250-bed, inpatient facility at UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC), where faculty enjoy low call volume, stable caseloads, and a robust collegial atmosphere. Affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, UTHealth HCPC is the second-largest freestanding psychiatric facility in the U.S. The hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, which awarded UTHealth HCPC a "Top Performer in Key Quality Measures."
Outpatient Psychiatrists (Adult and Child & Adolescent):
We seek to recruit adult and child & adolescent psychiatrists for multiple Outpatient Faculty positions at our community-based, integrated care clinics. Work closer to home in positions that are currently available throughout the greater Houston area.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or equivalent degree.
- Licensed or license eligible in the State of Texas.
- Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry, and geriatric psychiatry or have completed accredited training in these specialty and sub-specialty areas in the United States
Experience or interest in research and/or education is preferred
Depending on qualifications and credentials, faculty appointments at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor will be offered. Selected candidates are expected to contribute to the Department's mission of education, research, and patient care, and actively participate in the teaching and supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows.
