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 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