A great opportunity for a Board Eligible or Board Certified General Psychiatrist to have a job that combines clinical and Medical Director duties. 100% adult with a small percentage of Gero; a candidate with a GeroPsych fellowship will find this challenging as well. Located in a mid-size, economically stable city in northeast Mississippi, this position blends inpatient and outpatient care in your daily routine. The hospital currently operates a behavioral health unit of 66 beds that includes four units - 22-bed high acuity Gen Psych; 22-bed higher functioning Gen Psych; 11-bed Gero; and an 11-bed Chemical Dependency program. There is an outpatient clinic Monday through Thursday afternoons. Call is shared 1:5. The employment package includes a competitive base salary with additional monies for a director’s stipend. Benefits, CME allowance, a sign-on bonus, and relocation are also part of the package. Described by many as a charming, hospitable community with many of the amenities found in larger places, it still retains its small town appeal. Educational options include public and private schools for K-12 and two universities. Residents enjoy biking, theatre, indoor football, the symphony, and many other engaging activities. If you have dreamed of putting down roots where the Spanish moss is part of the landscape and your neighbors greet you with genuine kindness everyday, then this is the job you must explore!
