Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Company: Universal Health Services (UHS)
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

RTC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Marcos, TXEmbark on a fulfilling career journey at San Marcos Treatment Center, a distinguished psychiatric residential treatment facility with roots dating back to 1940. Founded by Bert and Lorine Brown, the center has evolved into a leading institution, dedicated to assisting young patients in overcoming psychiatric and behavioral challenges. Nestled between Austin and San Antonio in the heart of Central Texas, our 212-bed facility offers a medical model of care within a seclusion-free environment.

Facility Highlights

• 212-bed psychiatric residential treatment facility, providing compassionate care.
  • Seclusion-free environment fostering a therapeutic atmosphere.
    • Average length of stay: 4-12 months.
      • Conveniently located between Austin and San Antonio.
        • Sprawling 65-acre therapeutic setting with abundant trees and wildlife.
          • 13 unique living units tailored to gender, age, and developmental levels.
            • Comprehensive campus amenities include swimming pools, gymnasiums, sports court, playing fields, ROPES Course, Canteen social area, and a Healing Trail.
              • Well-established and dynamic medical staff team.
                • Educational services provided by Ki Charter Academy, utilizing innovative tools for significant scholastic development. Position Details
                  • Focus on residential treatment of children and adolescents (ages 6-17).
                    • Full-time role with a flexible 4-day schedule.
                      • Patients are seen once weekly, ensuring thorough and personalized care.
                        • Independent Contractor arrangement preferred, offering professional autonomy.
                          • W-2 employment also available for those interested.
                            • Robust benefits package, including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, matched 401k, etc.
                              • Minimal weekend/call coverage (phone only), promoting work-life balance. Required Education, Licenses, and Certifications
                                • MD/DO degree from an accredited program is required.
                                  • BE/BC in General Psychiatry is required.
                                    • B/C or B/E in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry are strongly preferred.
                                      • Licensed to practice in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas medical license.
                                        • Must meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.Join our dedicated team at San Marcos Treatment Center, owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), the nation's largest facility-based behavioral health provider.
                                          If you have interest in this position, please contact:
                                          Daniel Wilson
                                          In-house Physician Recruiter
                                          
                                          

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