KY: Lexington Child/Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity available!

GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY OPPORTUNITY

Lexington, KY

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Ideal candidates will be Board Certified/Eligible in General Psychiatry, with an active Kentucky license or  the ability to obtain.  

Position Highlights:

• Full Time, Employed position
• In-Patient setting
• Child/Adolescent caseload
• Collegial practice and care environment,  supported by highly trained physicians, clinical staff, and administration
• Duties include: Initial psychiatric evaluations on new patients, with follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing patients  
• Monday €“ Friday work schedule
• Participation in call rotation

Compensation Package:

• Base salary
• Signing Bonus
• Robust benefits package includes: medical/dental/vision insurances
• Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
• Medical Education Loan Repayment assistance, if needed
• Matching 401k, PTO, CME, and much more!

Hospital website:  https://ridgebhs.com/ 

Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is reassuring to a patients€™ sense of security and confidentiality.  The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency(drug & alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. 

Community Features:

• 2nd largest city in Kentucky located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.
• High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.
• Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
• Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
• One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.
• Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.

The Ridge€™s treatment philosophy is based on an understanding that mental health and chemical dependency treatment requires a team approach with a caring, positive attitude in which all participants are treated with respect and dignity.

CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS, OR TO APPLY!

Avis Corbett | In-house Physician Recruiter 

Universal Health Services | Ridge Behavioral Health

M: (615) 714-8985

avis.corbett@uhsinc.com

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The Ridge is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services.