Adult Psychiatrist – Inpatient Behavioral Health | 140-Bed Hospital | Valdosta, GA HZ
Updated 10/02/26
$300,000
– $390,000
yearly
31601, Valdosta, Georgia, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description:
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking a General Adult Psychiatrist to join an established 140-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Valdosta, Georgia.
This is a full-time attending psychiatrist position focused primarily on the hospital’s adult inpatient population. This role does not include Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including acute inpatient care, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). You'll work alongside experienced nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, social workers, and hospital leadership to provide exceptional care for adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions.
The Adult Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and physician consultation for adult behavioral health patients.
Within the hospital's collaborative care model, nurse practitioners provide much of the routine day-to-day patient management, while psychiatrists serve as the physician resource for psychiatric evaluations, complex cases, medication oversight, consultation, and clinical decision-making.
Practice Environment:
Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
Acute inpatient psychiatric services.
Primary focus on the adult inpatient population.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Multidisciplinary treatment team.
Established advanced practice provider support model.
Collaborative physician practice environment.
NorTek Medical Staffing is seeking a General Adult Psychiatrist to join an established 140-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital in Valdosta, Georgia.
This is a full-time attending psychiatrist position focused primarily on the hospital’s adult inpatient population. This role does not include Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality psychiatric care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services, including acute inpatient care, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). You'll work alongside experienced nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, social workers, and hospital leadership to provide exceptional care for adults experiencing acute psychiatric conditions.
The Adult Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and physician consultation for adult behavioral health patients.
Within the hospital's collaborative care model, nurse practitioners provide much of the routine day-to-day patient management, while psychiatrists serve as the physician resource for psychiatric evaluations, complex cases, medication oversight, consultation, and clinical decision-making.
Practice Environment:
Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
Acute inpatient psychiatric services.
Primary focus on the adult inpatient population.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
Multidisciplinary treatment team.
Established advanced practice provider support model.
Collaborative physician practice environment.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
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 closely with nurse practitioners while providing physician-level clinical guidance and consultation.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
Support admissions, continued-stay reviews, and discharge planning.
Provide consultation for complex psychiatric and behavioral presentations.
Complete accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
Collaborate with nursing, therapists, social workers, advanced practice providers, 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
Required Qualifications:
MD or DO degree.
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.
Comfortable treating adults in an acute inpatient setting.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to complete credentialing and background screening requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous inpatient adult psychiatry experience.
Experience treating high-acuity psychiatric patients.
Experience collaborating with advanced practice providers.
Experience managing mood disorders, psychotic disorders, suicidality, substance use disorders, and behavioral crises.
Familiarity with Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) programs.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
Working Hours
Full-time.
Monday through Friday.
Inpatient behavioral health setting.
Weekend and call expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Skills
Adult inpatient psychiatry
Psychiatric evaluations
Diagnostic assessment
Medication management
Treatment planning
Acute psychiatric care
High-acuity behavioral health
Suicide risk assessment
Crisis management
Mood disorders
Psychotic disorders
Substance use disorders
Discharge planning
Clinical documentation
NP/APP collaboration
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Patient safety
Benefits:
Benefits may include:
Comprehensive health benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
Paid time off.
Retirement plan.
Malpractice coverage.
License reimbursement.
Credentialing support.
Relocation assistance, where applicable.
Compensation:
Compensation Range: Saalry annually
Compensation will be based on experience, board certification status, and overall qualifications.
Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
Why Join This Opportunity?
This position offers the opportunity to focus on adult inpatient psychiatry within a well-established behavioral health hospital supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team and advanced practice providers. You'll have the opportunity to manage complex psychiatric cases, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and contribute to a continuum of behavioral healthcare that extends from inpatient treatment through PHP and IOP services.
If you are a board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist seeking an inpatient-focused role with strong clinical support, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adult behavioral health, we encourage you to apply.
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