Inpatient Psychiatry at Peninsula Behavioral Health

About this Opportunity

• Inpatient Psychiatrist at Peninsula Hospital in Louisville, TN, 6 miles from Knoxville
• Licensed for 109 beds, adults and child & adolescent unit
• Opportunity to work weekends at premium pay
• Employment 
• Competitive compensation package 

About Peninsula Behavioral Health

Setting the standard for effective, innovative, and caring mental health services in East Tennessee, Peninsula Behavioral Health offers inpatient hospital care and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults with behavioral and substance abuse issues. Our more than 300 Peninsula employees have helped thousands of people lead healthy, positive, and productive lives. 

About the Facility:

Inpatient

• 109 licensed beds
• 3500 annual admissions
• 6 physicians
• 2 nurse practitioners
• 10 therapists
• 1 activity therapist
• 6 case managers

Outpatient

• 10,000 patients served annually
• 4 clinic locations
• 6 physicians
• 24 therapists with individual, family, group and IOP services
• 19 outreach specialists

About Covenant Health

Covenant Health is a Tennessee-based healthcare enterprise committed to providing the right care at the right time and place. As a not-for-profit health system, we are dedicated to being the region’s premier healthcare network through service, community and innovation. We provide patient-centered care that inspires clinical and service excellence, and strive to be the first and best choice for our patients, employees, physicians, employers, volunteers and communities. Covenant Health is the area’s largest employer and has more than 11,000 compassionate caregivers, expert clinicians, and dedicated employees and volunteers.

About Knoxville, TN

Located on the Tennessee River with the Great Smoky Mountains as a backdrop, Knoxville is an incredible combination of big city excitement and small town southern charm. Home to the University of Tennessee and a vibrant downtown area with revitalized neighborhoods, Knoxville is a regional hub for nightlife and entertainment, especially in its Old City. Knoxville is also an excellent choice for families, with outstanding public schools and private K-12 schools. Our cost of living is 15% below the national average and Tennessee does not have a state income tax. Learn more about Knoxville, Tennessee and why you should call it your next home.

As a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, full-time employees may be eligible to have their federal student loans forgiven after meeting program requirements.

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