Inpatient Psychiatrist | Monday-Friday Schedule | Atlanta, GA

A leading integrated healthcare organization in the Atlanta, Georgia area is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist for a long-term inpatient assignment.

This opportunity offers a predictable Monday-Friday schedule, no call responsibilities, dedicated interdisciplinary support, and the ability to focus on high-quality psychiatric care within a well-established inpatient behavioral health setting.

Opportunity Highlights

• Inpatient Psychiatry position
• Monday-Friday schedule
• No call responsibilities
• 40 hours per week
• Adult and adolescent patient exposure
• Nurse Practitioner support
• Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
• EPIC EMR
• Six-month assignment
• Established behavioral health program
• ASAP/November start

Practice Setting

Providers will join an inpatient psychiatric hospital responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients experiencing a wide range of behavioral health conditions.

The psychiatrist will collaborate closely with nursing, pharmacy, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other clinical staff to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.

This position emphasizes patient-centered care, evidence-based treatment, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Manage psychotropic medications
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive interventions as appropriate
• Collaborate with nursing, pharmacy, and clinical staff
• Supervise and support advanced practice providers
• Coordinate discharge planning and continuity of care
• Complete clinical documentation within EPIC
• Ensure compliance with evidence-based psychiatric practices

Schedule

Full-Time

• Monday-Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• 40 Hours Weekly

Call

• No Call Responsibilities
• No Weekend Coverage Required

Patient Population

Providers will care for patients across a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses, including:

• Mood Disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Substance Use Disorders
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Crisis Stabilization Patients

Experience with a broad age range from pre-adolescent through geriatric populations is highly valued.

Patient Volume

• Approximately 14-16 Patients Per Day
• Inpatient Behavioral Health Setting
• Interdisciplinary Team Support
• Nurse Practitioner Support Available

EMR

• EPIC

Additional Details

• Start Date: November 2026
• Initial 6-Month Assignment
• Potential for Extension
• Interview with Site Leadership
• Established Inpatient Psychiatry Program
• Integrated Healthcare Environment

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO
• Completion of Accredited Psychiatry Residency
• Active Georgia Medical License
• Active DEA Registration
• BLS Certification
• ACLS or ABLS Certification
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist
• Board certification required within 24 months of eligibility
• Inpatient Psychiatry experience
• Experience managing diverse psychiatric diagnoses

Preferred

• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification
• EPIC EMR Experience
• Three or More Years of Inpatient Psychiatry Experience
• Experience with Substance Use Disorders
• Experience with Mood and Psychotic Disorders
• Leadership or Supervisory Experience

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Predictable Monday-Friday schedule
• No call responsibilities
• Dedicated Nurse Practitioner support
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Established inpatient behavioral health program
• Diverse psychiatric case mix
• Long-term assignment stability
• EPIC EMR
• Strong work-life balance
• Opportunity to focus on patient care without outpatient practice demands
• Supportive clinical infrastructure

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist who enjoys inpatient psychiatry, collaborative team-based care, and treating a diverse behavioral health population. Candidates with experience managing complex psychiatric conditions and working within integrated healthcare systems are strongly encouraged to apply.

Experienced Psychiatrists seeking a structured inpatient environment, predictable weekday schedule, and collaborative treatment model are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration for this Atlanta-area opportunity.