CentraCare·Willmar, Minnesota
The psychiatrist will provide both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care within a collaborative, team-based environment. Responsibilities include managing a 12-bed adult inpatient unit, performing ECT, and participating in a manageable call schedule.
Flexible scope | Team-based care | Lake country lifestyle
This position is eligible for hiring incentives to include sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
Join CentraCare in Willmar, Minnesota, and enjoy a flexible psychiatry role that blends inpatient and outpatient care within a highly collaborative, team-based environment. This position offers the ability to tailor your clinical focus to your interests while practicing outpatient psychiatry and ECT alongside physicians and APPs on a 12-bed adult inpatient unit, supported by strong staffing, excellent teamwork, and a manageable call schedule.
CentraCare – Willmar serves as the southwestern hub of CentraCare’s multi-specialty network and supports psychiatric services across Rice Memorial Hospital and associated outpatient facilities. The program includes a 12-bed adult inpatient unit and a collaborative care model with strong nursing, therapy, and interdisciplinary support. Physicians practice in a well-resourced environment with access to onsite pharmacy, lab services, procedure space, rehabilitation therapies, and system-wide outreach resources, all within an integrated regional referral setting.
CentraCare Willmar Behavioral Health https://www.centracare.com/services/behavioral-health/willmar/ [https://www.centracare.com/services/behavioral-health/willmar/]
CentraCare, a leading not-for-profit health system and one of the largest providers of rural care, serves patients across Central, West Central, and Southwestern Minnesota.
It delivers nationally recognized care through 40+ medical and surgical specialties, innovative population health programs, and a collaborative physician–administration leadership model.
CentraCare – Willmar serves as a multi-specialty hub, providing high-quality, convenient care close to home for patients throughout Southwestern Minnesota.
The campus features Rice Memorial Hospital, a 136-bed regional facility, along with an outpatient surgery center and clinics offering primary, specialty, and ancillary services such as laboratory and imaging, comprehensive rehabilitation services, and is supported by a range of outreach programs.
The Willmar community is a diverse, family-friendly city in Minnesota’s lake country.
Residents enjoy 360 lakes, Sibley State Park, 22 miles of Glacial Lakes State Trail, five golf courses, rich farmlands, rolling hills, a diverse economy in agriculture, medical, and technology sectors, and educational opportunities at Ridgewater College serving more than 5,500 students.
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CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry. Additionally, they must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Minnesota.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Minnesota often reflect steady demand in community, residential, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can meet licensing, safety, and transportation requirements. These roles can be competitive because employers look for reliability, CPR/First Aid certification, a valid Minnesota driver’s license, and a clean DHS background check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certifications and driving record before applying.
