Inpatient Psychiatry Opening in Northeast Tennessee

 BC/BE Psychiatrist with Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN

Woodridge Hospital, an 84-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital located in Johnson City, TN is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist.  Woodridge is an accredited facility by The Joint Commission and has been serving the community for over 33 years.  It has a strong foundation in providing mental health and chemical dependency services for adults, adolescents and children ages six and older. The candidate will join a group of 4 psychiatrist that leads a team of professionals to include family nurse practitioners, psych-certified nurse practitioners, behavioral health therapists, discharge planners, expressive therapists and psychiatric nurses who will assist the individual with finding the most beneficial level of treatment.

Competitive benefits and salary package  

Opportunity to earn in excess of 350K

Inpatient and Outpatient opportunity available

Sign on bonus

Dedicated CME Time and Dollars

Community:  Johnson City.    Bustling with a population of more than 60,000, Johnson City lies just west of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northeast Tennessee. The rugged beauty of the Appalachians surrounds the thriving city that encompasses all of Washington County and parts of Carter and Sullivan counties.

It is known for its rich history (Daniel Boone, Al Capone and railroads), cultural heritage (bluegrass music, quilts and storytelling), outdoor adventure area (hiking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing) and beautiful lakes and mountain vistas.  Yet, the eighth largest city in Tennessee also boasts diverse economic and educational opportunities and has become a regional hub for health care, including medical and pharmacy schools associated with East Tennessee State University. The city is also home to a beautiful and historic Veterans Administration campus and hospital.

Food, crafts, music and other entertainment abound at the area’s many annual events such as the Blue Plum Festival (June), Pepsi Independence Day Celebration (July 4), Umoja Festival (August), the Taste of Johnson City (September), the Storytelling Festival (October). Local bands bring the nights alive at popular downtown locations. Exciting day trips to Asheville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg and the ski areas of North Carolina are about an hour away.

All this, an excellent economy and one of the lowest costs of living in the U.S. led Forbes magazine to list Johnson City as one of the “Best Small Cities for Business and Careers.” Kiplinger’s named it one of the “10 Least Expensive Cities for Living in the U.S.A.” Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the big city opportunities and small town atmosphere of Johnson City,  a one-of-a-kind town. For more information about the area go to  visitjohnsoncitytn.com. 

The Appalachian Highlands consists of three mid-size cities (Bristol, TN/VA, Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN).  Sullivan County, TN and Washington County, TN combined is roughly 300,000 in population.  The area is within driving distance to one half of the US population. 

• No State Income Tax in Tennessee
• Low Cost of Living
• Easy access to a Regional Airport
• Excellent Public and Private school options
• Arts/Culture: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City Symphony Orchestra, International Storytelling Center
• Outdoor activities: Boone Lake, Buffalo Mountain Park, Tannery Knob Bike Park
• Family activities: Gray Fossil Site, Hands On Discovery Center, Brights Zoo
• Local craft breweries and wineries
• Four distinct seasons

Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, Woodridge Hospital is an 84-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital serving the 29-county region of Northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Northwest North Carolina and Southeast Kentucky. The dedicated professionals at Woodridge Hospital offer mental health and chemical dependency services for adults, adolescents and children ages six and older. The Woodridge team of professionals includes mental health therapists, discharge planners, expressive therapists and psychiatric nurses who assist patients on their road to recovery. For more information about Woodridge Hospital, please visit www.balladhealth.org/Woodridge.