RTC Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist in San Marcos, TX

Embark 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 seen once weekly, ensuring thorough and personalized care.
• Independent Contractor arrangement preferred, offering professional autonomy.
• Alternatively, available W-2 arrangement with a 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.
• Board Certification (B/C) or eligibility (B/E) in General Psychiatry is required.
• B/C or B/E in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 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.

For additional information or to discuss this opportunity further, please reach out directly to the designated In-House Physician Recruiter shown below.

Daniel A. Wilson | In-House Physician Recruiter | Universal Health Services, Inc. | Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com