Overview
Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Full-Time W2
Practice Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry
Schedule: Monday–Friday | On-Site
Position Options: Medical Director or Staff Psychiatrist
Patient Population: Child & Adolescent
Average Caseload: Approximately 16 patients per day
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunity – Hopkinsville, Kentucky
A hospital in Hopkinsville, Kentucky is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time W2 inpatient psychiatry position.
The hospital is considering both an experienced psychiatrist interested in a Medical Director/Clinical Psychiatrist role and candidates interested in a Staff Psychiatrist position.
This is an on-site opportunity focused on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents in an inpatient setting.
Position Highlights
- Full-Time W2 Employment
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Inpatient setting
- Monday–Friday schedule
- On-site clinical services
- Approximately 16 patients per day
- Medical Director opportunity available
- Staff Psychiatrist opportunity available
- Competitive compensation in line with MGMA standards
- Base salary plus additional compensation/incentive structure
Medical Director Opportunity
The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership within the child and adolescent inpatient program.
No call requirement for the Medical Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Clinical oversight of the program
- Direct patient care
- Treatment planning
- Participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Supervision of APRNs
- Collaboration with hospital leadership and clinical staff
Staff Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Staff psychiatrists will provide comprehensive inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents.
Call: Participation in a call rotation of approximately one weekend per month.
Clinical responsibilities include:
- New patient admissions
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Follow-up visits
- Medication management and medication checks
- Discharges
- Treatment planning
- Participation in multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Supervision and collaboration with APRNs
Patient Population & Practice Environment
The psychiatrist will work with a child and adolescent inpatient population, providing comprehensive psychiatric assessment, treatment, medication management, and discharge planning.
The position offers the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality behavioral healthcare.
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry training/certification
- Eligible for or able to obtain a Kentucky medical license
- Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
- Strong clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive MGMA-based compensation
- Base salary plus additional compensation/incentive opportunity
- Full-time W2 employment
- Benefits package
- Medical Director opportunity
- Supportive hospital environment
Why Consider Hopkinsville, Kentucky?
Hopkinsville offers a more relaxed community lifestyle while providing convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. The area offers affordable housing, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly community environment.
For a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for a stable inpatient practice with a predictable weekday schedule and the option to take on a medical leadership role, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
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If you’re a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist interested in a full-time inpatient opportunity in Hopkinsville, KY, we’d like to hear from you.
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