Inpatient Psychiatrist – Memphis, TN (BB)
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Job description
A behavioral health facility in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Inpatient Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary hospital environment.
This full-time W2 opportunity offers a structured Monday–Friday schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to focus on acute psychiatric care, medication management, and patient stabilization without the administrative demands of private practice.
The ideal physician will enjoy treating complex psychiatric conditions, supporting patients throughout hospitalization, and collaborating with experienced clinical teams to promote positive treatment outcomes.
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Full-time W2 employment
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Monday–Friday schedule
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Competitive compensation package
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Benefits package details available upon discussion
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Structured inpatient behavioral health environment
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Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment team
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Opportunity to focus on direct patient care
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Clinical guidance or APP supervision, depending on facility structure
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Call, weekend coverage expectations, and additional incentives discussed during the interview process
Job Responsibilities
Diagnose and treat acute psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance use disorders, and other complex behavioral health conditions.
Develop and manage psychiatric medication treatment plans.
Monitor patient progress throughout hospitalization.
Provide evidence-based psychiatric care focused on stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
Collaborate with therapists, nurses, social workers, case managers, APPs, and facility leadership.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and discharge planning.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation within the EMR.
Support safe, effective, and patient-centered inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Provide clinical guidance or supervision to APPs, depending on facility structure.
Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Tennessee medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Inpatient psychiatry experience strongly preferred.
Comfortable managing acute and higher-acuity psychiatric populations.
Strong diagnostic skills and experience with psychiatric medication management.
Ability to work effectively in a structured hospital-based environment.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Reliable, team-oriented, and detail-focused approach to patient care.
Preferred Clinical Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:
Adult/General Inpatient Psychiatry
Addiction Psychiatry and Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Geriatric Psychiatry
Forensic Psychiatry
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
High-Acuity Behavioral Health Settings
Compensation & Schedule
Full-time W2 employment.
Monday–Friday schedule.
Competitive compensation package in the Memphis market.
Benefits package details available upon discussion.
Call, weekend coverage expectations, and additional incentives will be discussed during the interview process.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a collaborative inpatient behavioral health team where you can focus on meaningful clinical work and help patients navigate acute psychiatric conditions, stabilization, and recovery.
This opportunity offers stable W2 employment, a predictable weekday schedule, multidisciplinary team support, and the ability to concentrate on patient care within an established inpatient behavioral health setting.
Interested in learning more? Apply today to discuss this Inpatient Psychiatrist opportunity in Memphis, Tennessee.