Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Who We Are

At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same.

As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery.

Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.

Why Join Us

When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always.

Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.

If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here.

Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.

Austin Psychiatrists: Looking for a Better Practice Environment?

Eating Recovery Center (ERC) and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center are seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to join our team in Austin, Texas , supporting patients across both of our programs.

We’re looking for a General Psychiatrist who is comfortable treating patients across the age spectrum, from children and adolescents through adults.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training is not required. What’s most important is a psychiatrist who is comfortable and willing to treat younger patients as well as adults within our PHP setting.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

$45,000 Sign-On Bonus

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Full-time opportunity

100% onsite, 5 days per week in Austin

Standalone Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) setting

Support patients across both ERC and Pathlight programs

Opportunity to treat children, adolescents, and adults

Collaborative, multidisciplinary care model

Exposure to eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions

What You’ll Be Doing

Our psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams and provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center .

This role provides the opportunity to work with individuals experiencing eating disorders as well as mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and other co-occurring psychiatric conditions.

Responsibilities include:

Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations

Diagnosing psychiatric conditions and developing individualized treatment plans

Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications

Providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults

Determining appropriate levels of care

Collaborating closely with therapists, dietitians, nursing teams, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals

Participating in multidisciplinary treatment planning

Advocating for patients within healthcare and insurance systems

Completing timely and thorough clinical documentation

Collaborating with families, support persons, and referring providers as appropriate

Participating in insurance peer reviews to help optimize treatment duration and outcomes

Direct Patient Care & Professional Expectations

Practice evidence-based, high-quality psychiatric medicine focused on exceptional patient care and outcomes

Support patient understanding, engagement, and shared decision-making

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records

Collaborate with clinical leadership, physicians, treatment teams, families, and referring providers

Promote a culture of respect, collaboration, and clinical excellence

Support organizational goals related to quality, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction

Participate in continuing education, staff training, and professional development

Serve as a clinical resource, teacher, and mentor to members of the multidisciplinary team

Schedule & Call Expectations

This is a full-time, onsite position in Austin, Texas . During the week, physicians provide call coverage for their own patients as needed . There is no weekend call requirement for this role , as weekend coverage from Friday through Sunday is managed by the Plano, Texas on-call physician.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program or equivalent training

General Psychiatry training required

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training is NOT required

Must be willing and comfortable treating children, adolescents, and adults

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Licensed to practice medicine in Texas or eligible for Texas licensure

Maintain all required certifications, licensure, and registrations

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

At Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center , our psychiatrists are more than providers. They are leaders, educators, advocates, and partners in recovery.

If you're a psychiatrist looking for a collaborative environment where you can provide meaningful care across the lifespan and across both eating disorder and mood & anxiety treatment programs , we’d love to connect with you about our Austin, Texas opportunity.

The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations.

Colorado pay range

$242,000 — $275,000 USD

What We Offer

At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.

We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.

We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.

When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.