Psychologist

Psychologist

About Us

Behavioral Health Consultants is a leading independent psychological consultation-liaison practice serving the Central Texas medical community. Founded in 1998, BHC has grown from serving one physician in one facility to a team of psychologists providing approximately 6,000 consults annually across acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term care settings.

Our group primarily covers St. David’s medical centers and additional facilities in and around Austin, Texas. We are seeking a candidate to help continue our longstanding role as a trusted behavioral health partner to medical teams across Central Texas.

Position Overview

Behavioral Health Consultants is seeking a licensed psychologist for hospital-based consultation-liaison work. This role is well suited for a psychologist who values clinical independence, strong medical collaboration, and meaningful work with medically complex patients. The psychologist will serve assigned facilities with substantial autonomy in managing clinical workflow, professional relationships, and day-to-day facility needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat depression, anxiety, adjustment, and somatic symptom presentations
• Support treatment adherence and rehabilitation participation
• Address pain management, coping, and substance use concerns
• Perform dementia, cognitive, and capacity evaluations
• Conduct crisis interventions and suicide risk assessments
• Address end-of-life issues, grief, and adjustment to serious illness
• Evaluate family dynamics affecting medical treatment, discharge planning, or compliance
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and facility leadership

What We Offer

• Significant clinical autonomy within assigned facilities
• Independence and flexibility without arbitrary productivity quotas
• Established referral relationships throughout Central Texas
• Signing bonus and possible relocation assistance
• Full administrative and billing support
• Credentialing and paneling support
• 6–8 weeks of training and mentorship, as necessary
• Company-paid malpractice insurance
• Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) with matching
• 120 hours of immediately available PTO + 6 paid holidays
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Annual stipend for CEUs and professional development
• Company-paid devices as needed, including phone, tablet, or laptop

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Ph.D. or Psy.D.)
• Active Texas psychologist license, or eligibility for Texas licensure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in hospital-based consultation-liaison psychology
• Relevant experience in medical, rehabilitation, health psychology, geropsychology, neuropsychology, or crisis assessment settings preferred
• Early career psychologists are encouraged to apply

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is clinically sound, self-directed, and comfortable working in medical environments. This psychologist should be able to communicate clearly with medical teams, manage consultative responsibilities independently, and provide practical recommendations that support patient care.

Candidates may apply to this post, or reach out directly with resume/CV to [email protected].