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UHC Solutions lists this Physician Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent - Competitive Salary opportunity in harker heights, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionPsychiatrist – Child/Adolescent Focus Location: Harker Heights or Bastrop, Texas
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Minimum Hours: 32 hours/week
Start Date: April start preferred, due to 3-month credentialing timeline
A mission-driven outpatient healthcare organization is seeking a Psychiatrist to join its behavioral health team in Central Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a provider who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and families in a supportive outpatient setting with a manageable patient schedule, strong benefits, and the opportunity for hybrid work after the initial onboarding period.
The incoming Psychiatrist will serve patients ages 5+ or 13+ , depending on provider comfort and site needs. Candidates who only treat adults 18+ will not be the right fit for this role. Common diagnoses include mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and related behavioral health concerns.
Spanish language skills are preferred but not required. Providers who speak Spanish may be eligible for a $5,000 stipend .
Position Highlights Full-time or part-time opportunity, with a minimum of 32 hours per week
Outpatient behavioral health setting
Child/adolescent patient population
Patients ages 5+ or 13+
Common diagnoses include mood disorders, depression, and anxiety
One primary location covered
Hybrid work available after 90 days
Athena EMR
Supportive leadership structure, reporting to one of two Directors depending on location
Spanish-speaking providers may be eligible for a $5,000 stipend
Schedule Monday–Friday schedule
Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Some locations may include Tuesday shifts from 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Hybrid work available after 90 days
Clinical Structure 10 scheduled patient slots per day
Typical actual patient volume: 6–8 patients per day
Intake appointments: 1 hour
Follow-up appointments: 45–50 minutes
Administrative time: 1 hour per week
Compensation & Benefits This role includes a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional and personal well-being.
Benefits include:
Health insurance with two PPO options, including in-network and out-of-network benefits
Virtual visit and prescription benefits
Dental insurance covering preventive, diagnostic, basic, and major services
Child orthodontia coverage at 50%, up to a $1,500 lifetime cap
Vision insurance with exams, lenses, and contacts covered every 12 months; frames every 24 months
Flexible Spending Account with contributions up to $2,500/year and up to $400 rollover
Life insurance equal to 2x annual earnings, up to $500,000
Short-term disability coverage up to $1,500/week for 11 weeks
Long-term disability coverage up to $5,000/month
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 professional support and three face-to-face sessions
403(b) retirement plan with potential employer contribution
Vendor discounts, including gym memberships, AT&T, and more
Voluntary life and AD&D coverage available for employees and dependents
Paid Time Off & Professional Development 120 hours of vacation annually, with accrual increasing after 5 years of service
8 recognized holidays
24 hours of personal leave annually, pro-rated as applicable
48 hours of sick leave for full-time employees
3 days of bereavement leave per event
Paid civic duty leave for jury duty, up to 10 days/year for full-time employees
3 days of CE leave
$1,250 CE stipend
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a Psychiatrist who is comfortable treating pediatric and adolescent patients and is interested in providing thoughtful, patient-centered behavioral health care in an outpatient setting.
Candidates should be comfortable working with patients experiencing mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and related conditions. Spanish language ability is a plus, but not required.
Interview Process The hiring process includes:
A 30-minute virtual interview with one Director
A 1 hour and 15-minute virtual interview with both Directors and the credentialing team
References are checked after a signed contract by the credentialing team.
Apply Today If you are a Psychiatrist seeking a flexible outpatient role with a child/adolescent focus, strong benefits, manageable patient volume, and the option for hybrid work after onboarding, this opportunity offers an excellent fit in Central Texas.
Worksite address
harker heights, TX, 76548, US
Who can apply
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