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Director of Psychology - Texas Behavioral Health Center

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
place Dallas, 75353
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Psychiatry Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field Psychology
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Internship Supervision
local_atm $78740USD 98424 year
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Paid Parental Leave Retirement Plan

Experteer Overview As Director of Psychology in the Texas Behavioral Health Center, you will oversee psychological services within a state-funded inpatient facility and help integrate clinical innovation with research. You will supervise a team of psychologists, contribute to teaching across clinical training programs, and collaborate with psychiatry leadership to advance care for serious mental illness. The role offers opportunities to shape care models, research/education integration, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a world-class medical setting. Compensation / Benefits • Administrative oversight of a psychology team • Direct patient care within inpatient services • Teaching and supervision of graduate students, interns, and postdoctoral fellows, plus residents and medical students • Develop programs and ensure high-quality psychological services • Integrate research and education within the hospital • Collaborate with Division Chief and Psychology Chief of Service • Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and teaching within doctoral/internship programs Tasks • Board Certified or Board Eligible for the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) • Texas licensure is a prerequisite to starting • Demonstrated interest in an academic career with strong teaching and research track records • Experience in clinical psychology and supervision of trainees Key requirements • generous compensation with guaranteed salary and wRVU incentive • 7 days per year to attend conferences + professional allowance • comprehensive health insurance (day one) including dental and vision • retirement benefits • paid parental leave and holidays • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and NIH loan repayment programs

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Undergraduate/Graduate/Post Graduate
School

Settings

In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home