General Adult Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
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Job description
General Adult Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Valdosta, Georgia – South Georgia Region
Position: Full-Time | Attending Psychiatrist
Compensation: Competitive annual salary based on experience and qualifications
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Setting: Established 140-Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health Hospital
Specialty: General Adult Psychiatry
Programs: Acute Inpatient Psychiatry, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
The Opportunity
An established 140-bed behavioral health hospital in South Georgia is seeking a General Adult Psychiatrist to join its multidisciplinary clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist looking to focus on adult inpatient psychiatric care without Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including acute inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).
You will work alongside experienced nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, and social workers within an established APP-supported care model. The psychiatrist will focus on comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, complex clinical consultations, and stabilization of adult psychiatric patients.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Competitive annual compensation.
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Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule.
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Dedicated adult inpatient psychiatry practice.
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Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
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No Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
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Experienced multidisciplinary clinical team.
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Established nurse practitioner and APP support.
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Access to inpatient, PHP, and IOP behavioral health services.
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CME allowance and comprehensive benefits.
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Malpractice coverage and credentialing support.
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Potential relocation assistance.
Job Responsibilities
Provide ongoing psychiatric care for adult inpatients.
Manage psychiatric medications and monitor treatment effectiveness.
Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans.
Assess patient safety, psychiatric acuity, suicide risk, and discharge readiness.
Collaborate with nurse practitioners and provide physician-level clinical guidance.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Support psychiatric admissions, continued-stay reviews, and discharge planning.
Provide consultation for complex psychiatric and behavioral presentations.
Evaluate and manage mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and other acute psychiatric conditions.
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Collaborate with nursing, therapists, social workers, APPs, and hospital leadership.
Support continuity of care between inpatient, PHP, and IOP services when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Georgia medical license or willingness to obtain one.
Active DEA registration or eligibility to obtain one.
Clinical competence in treating adults in an acute inpatient psychiatric setting.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to complete credentialing and background screening requirements.
Preferred:
Previous inpatient adult psychiatry experience.
Experience treating high-acuity psychiatric patients.
Experience collaborating with nurse practitioners and advanced practice providers.
Experience managing mood disorders, psychotic disorders, suicidality, substance use disorders, and behavioral crises.
Familiarity with PHP and IOP behavioral health programs.
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork and communication skills.
Working Hours
Full-time position.
Monday through Friday.
Hospital-based inpatient practice.
Weekend and call expectations to be discussed during the interview process.
Skills
2. Inpatient Psychiatry
3. Psychiatric Evaluation
4. Medication Management
5. Behavioral Health
6. Crisis Intervention
7. Treatment Planning