Lexington, KY | General Psychiatry | Full Time with benefits

Universal Health Services•Lexington, KY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY Position Highlights: Full Time | Employed position In-Patient setting | On-site service Adult 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 for continuum of care Monday – Friday work schedule Participation in call rotation Compensation Package: Base salary Signing Bonus & Relocation Allowance negotiable Robust benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance Paid malpractice insurance, including tail coverage Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance negotiable 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. Community F eatures: 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. Dedicated to excellence, 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. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a six-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights. 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.

Responsibilities

Initial psychiatric evaluations on new patients
Follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing patients for continuum of care
Participation in call rotation