Psychiatrist Needed In Fantastic Rural TN Location-45 Minutes from Memphis Tennessee

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

• 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

Western Mental Health Institute (WMHI) is Tennessee's third largest State mental health hospital located in Bolivar, Tennessee and has been serving 24 counties in West Tennessee since 1889. Hospitalizations are on a voluntary or involuntary basis, or patients can also be referred by the court system for pre-trial evaluations. The hospital offers 2 short-term care units, 4 long-term care units, and therapeutic treatment units for a total of 150 beds.

WMHI offers a culturally diverse setting, with excellent State of Tennessee benefits. Our Physician Psychiatrists practice as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team that makes a difference and provides top-notch, quality clinical care with minimal administrative requirements.

Rich in history and tradition, Bolivar is a small rural town in West Tennessee. With close proximity to some of the state's best venues for hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and more, Bolivar is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts. Bolivar is within driving distance of Chickasaw State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, Shiloh National Military Park, and all attractions in Memphis, TN.  Don’t miss the Bolivar Historic District Walking Tour available year round. On top of all that, Bolivar offers a thriving historical district and strong neighborhoods.

And Tennessee has no state income tax!