Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.

Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.  Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.

Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. 

If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you!

Mental Health Cooperative is an innovative healthcare agency that believes relationships matter and are the most important part of our services. We combine community-based care management, psychotherapy, psychiatry, crisis services, and primary care into our integrated, person-centered system of care. We work in a multi-disciplinary team model where you can make a difference, and we are proud to have been ranked as a Top Workplace for four consecutive years.

We offer:

• Competitive market compensation

• Immediate 403(b) matching eligibility and a generous PTO plan

• Best-in-Class healthcare for you and your family

• A variety of benefits savings programs and other perks

• Training & Career Growth Opportunities

• Monday through Friday schedule with no on-call responsibilities

Our Metro Center is located in the heart of Nashville with 11 satellite locations throughout Tennessee. Ranked one of Tennessee’s top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals. 

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric services across the agency. You will evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent or routine condition in an outpatient setting, face-to-face, and/or by telehealth. You will determine pharmacological treatment for patients as well as facilitate admitting patients to the hospital or respite as needed. 

Location & Schedule: We are hiring for our Memphis Clinic location (3430 Summer Ave). This is mostly an on-site role, but hybrid structures will be considered, utilizing telehealth part of the time. The schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm with no on-call responsibilities. We are offering a competitive compensation package and relocation reimbursement.

Compensation:Above 300K for a 37.5 hour work week, for the right candidate, in addition to a very generous benefits policy, no state income tax,  and below average cost of living.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluate and diagnose individuals who are experiencing a psychiatric emergent/urgent or routine condition in an outpatient setting, face-to-face and/or by telehealth.

• Pharmacological treatment for patients including prescribing medications using InfoScriber, as well as providing follow-up.

• Facilitate admitting patients to the hospital or respite and consulting with MCRT when needed.

• Supervise Nurse Practitioner and/or residents as assigned.

• Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Care Management Supervisor and Care Managers.

• Participate and provide supervision of multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide consultation by phone when needed.

• Maintain active role in treatment team.

• Consult with outside Physicians regarding care managed consumers as necessary and assist with communication to the PCP. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Tennessee Licensed Psychiatrist

• Board Eligible/Board Certified

• Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

• Personal Automobile Insurance

ABOUT YOU:

• A collaborative spirit to coordinate medical treatments with Nurses and Care Management

• A deep knowledge in therapeutic interventions including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders

• A mental health team leader that leads others towards excellence in care 

• Ability to maintain an active role in treatment plan including patient follow-up

• Solid relationship building skills to cultivate trust with teams, Physicians, and Consumers

BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:

• Health Savings Account

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short- & Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Cancer & Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• 403b - Retirement Plan

• Calm App for medication and mental health

• Gym membership discounts

Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.