Job Description

Posted on January 6th, 2026


Job Description
This Position, properly credentialed as a General Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant is responsible for the delivery of professional and competent psychiatric care (in person and/or by telemedicine) to a full caseload prorated based on % FTE, to individuals in need of integrated psychiatric care.


Service provision may include, as assigned depending upon the needs of the location: psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, emergency evaluations, medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders, and other specified psychiatric services or related activities. Duties may also include, but are not limited to, physician delegation of prescriptive authority to nurse practitioners and physician assistants, staff consultation, quality review activities, treatment team participation, training/supervision of nursing students, advanced nurse practitioner students, physician assistant students, medical students and/or residents.


The Position is responsible for maintaining all licensing and certifications necessary for the provision of assigned services, and for compliance with BTCS (and applicable contracted site) policies, training, procedures, and billing code requirements.


Services may also be provided to all BTCS or contracted sites, as assigned. Must be able to document services as assigned by the site including the use of an electronic medical record; documentation will be completed within a timely manner as defined by the assigned location.


Location: Cedar Park, TX and Lockhart, TX


Hourly Salary Range: $65.63 - $72.38


Differential Detail:

• .75/hour - Bilingual
• Up to $2.00/hour - Previous experience with a community center in Texas in a similar role
• Up to $4.00/hour - Tenure with BTCS
• Eligible for quarterly service delivery award

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.


Click on for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!
City Cedar Park, TX, Lockhart, TX County Caldwell County, Williamson County Credentials Minimum Qualifications:
PMHNP/APRN: Registered Nurse with active license from Texas Board of Nursing as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (PMHNP-BC) with Prescriptive Authority for adult, child and adolescent psychiatric disorders; Current, active Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (or in process). Unrestricted eligibility to participate in provider network for Medicare/Medicaid/other third-party payers. Will consider candidates in process of obtaining above certifications and licensure.


OR


Psychiatrist: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy. By hire date: Certification of completion of residency in psychiatry; Current, active license to practice medicine in Texas as issued by the Texas Medical Board; Current, active Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (or in process). Unrestricted eligibility to participate in provider network for Medicare/Medicaid/other third-party payers.


OR


Physician Assistant: Current, active Texas PA license as issued by the Texas Medical Board; Current, active Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (or in process of obtaining); unrestricted eligibility to participate in provider network for Medicare/Medicaid/other third party payers. Will consider candidates in process of obtaining above certifications and licensure.


Must have valid Texas driver's license and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.


Preferred Qualifications:
MD or DO.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Experience in Texas Community Mental Health Center.
Completion of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
APN or PA: at least 2 years of experience in Texas Community Mental Health Center.
Salary Amount $136,510.40 - $150,550.40/year Closing Date Open until filled Apply for this job

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