Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position)
VENESCO, LLC·Memphis, Tennessee
VENESCO, LLC·Memphis, Tennessee
The Psychiatrist will primarily deliver direct patient care, involving the admission, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Administrative duties are minimal, focusing on required staff meetings and participation in peer reviews, alongside providing mandatory after-hours on-call coverage.
Required Qualification Licensure Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory No history of license suspension, restriction, or revocation Board Certification Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Certifications Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or equivalent) Technical Skills Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in psychiatry Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written) Competency in medical documentation and EMR systems Additional Requirements Ability to meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements Provide documentation of: Education and training history Clinical competency Any gaps in employment or education Adhere to VA Medical Staff Bylaws and facility policies Why Join This Opportunity? Serve and support U.S. veterans Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment Gain experience within a federal healthcare system Competitive contract compensation
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Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
