Practice Psychiatry in Tennessee

Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services has an openings for a full-time Psychiatrists in four Tennessee locations:

• Moccasin Bend Mental Health in Chattanooga, TN
• Western Mental Health Institute in Bolivar, TN

Benefits

• Competitive sign-on bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm work schedule
• No required call, weekend, or holiday coverage
• State Hybrid Pension Plan, 401K and 457 (Deferred Compensation)
• 12 paid Holidays, Annual Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Family Medical Leave
• Potential CME Leave
• Insurance is available including Health, Dental, Life, and Vision
• Professional privilege taxes and malpractice insurance is paid for by the Regional Mental Health Institute
• Flexible start dates
• Potential performance raises
• Optional overtime is available
• Ideal Work/Life Balance
• Low cost of living
• No state income tax

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proven experience in successfully initiating and sustaining multi-agency and multi-community policy, system, and environmental change strategies.

• A demonstrated working knowledge of persons with complex psychiatric and addiction issues and their families.
• Proven skills in networking among a diverse group of agencies and organizations.
• Effective communication skills, including written and public speaking, and adept at dealing with people at various levels within the organization, as well as, external stakeholders and leaders.

Education / Experience

• Four year's Psychiatric residency training from an accredited program
• License to practice medicine in Tennessee

If you are looking for a dynamic work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow, then TDMHSAS is the right place for you.  Our goal is to build a culture that brings out the best in our staff and offers the highest quality care for consumers and their families. With us, your expertise will be valued and your skills will be challenged and expanded.  We celebrate diversity and provide a place where employees are part of something larger than themselves, where they can take pride in their work, and where their work makes a difference.

For posted career opportunities with the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, please visit the State of Tennessee’s jobs search engine at http://tn.gov/careers/. Search for open positions by county, by key word, and by category. Choose 'Mental Health' for jobs listed in the Mental Health category. For ongoing job opportunities at our hospitals, click "Jobs at the Hospitals."  You can also connect with TDMHSAS on LinkedIn at this link.