Ascension St. Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital·Nashville, Tennessee
Provide PRN psychiatric coverage for an acute inpatient behavioral health facility, including conducting evaluations and medication management. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and oversee patient care plans.
Board Certified in Psychiatry required. Active medical license and DEA registration. Experience in acute inpatient psychiatry preferred. Compensation & Benefits Competitive contract compensation. Call pay available. No sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, productivity bonus, or student loan repayment offered. If you are a dedicated psychiatrist seeking flexible PRN opportunities in a supportive acute care environment, we encourage you to apply. hospitalization and/or medication. For more information, please contact us. Jaylen H at jaylen.hayes@acadiahealthcare.com
Summary: Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility. Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures. Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations. Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner. Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required. One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred. Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate. Licenses/Certifications: Board certification in psychiatry Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working. Our Comprehensive Treatment Network ~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. #LI-JDH1 #LI-ATBH AHPR ASCST
Requires a Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) and Board Certification in Psychiatry. Must possess an active medical license and DEA registration.
Market context
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