Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist – Full-Time – Georgia (BB)
Job at a glance
Job description
Focus on Adult Inpatient Psychiatry. Work Alongside an Established Multidisciplinary Team. No Medical Director or Executive Leadership Responsibilities.
An established 140-bed behavioral health hospital in Georgia is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Adult Psychiatrist to join its inpatient psychiatric team. This full-time opportunity offers a Monday–Friday schedule, an established advanced practice provider support model, and the opportunity to focus on clinical care without Medical Director or executive leadership responsibilities.
The hospital provides a comprehensive continuum of behavioral healthcare, including acute inpatient psychiatric services, a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). You'll collaborate with experienced nurse practitioners, therapists, nurses, social workers, and hospital leadership to deliver quality psychiatric care to adults with acute behavioral health conditions.
Position Overview
The Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, physician consultation, and ongoing clinical care for adult behavioral health patients.
Within the hospital's collaborative care model, nurse practitioners manage much of the routine day-to-day patient care, while psychiatrists provide physician-level clinical guidance, evaluate complex cases, oversee medications, and support critical clinical decision-making.
Practice Environment
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Established 140-bed behavioral health hospital.
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Acute inpatient psychiatric services.
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Primary focus on adult inpatient psychiatry.
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Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP).
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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
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Experienced multidisciplinary treatment team.
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Established advanced practice provider support model.
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Collaborative physician practice environment.
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, 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.
Schedule
Full-time position.
Monday through Friday.
Inpatient behavioral health setting.
Weekend and call expectations will be discussed during the interview process.
Qualifications
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 adult inpatient 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.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: Annual salary; compensation will be based on experience, board certification status, and overall qualifications.
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.
Anticipated Start Date: September 2026
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is an opportunity to focus on adult inpatient psychiatry within a well-established behavioral health hospital supported by experienced nurse practitioners and a multidisciplinary clinical team.
With an established 140-bed hospital, a collaborative physician practice model, and a continuum of behavioral health services extending from acute inpatient care through PHP and IOP, this position offers an opportunity to manage complex psychiatric cases while concentrating on clinical responsibilities rather than executive leadership.
If you are a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist seeking a full-time adult inpatient psychiatry position in Georgia, with an established clinical support structure and a Monday–Friday schedule, we encourage you to apply.