Inpatient Geri Psychiatrist + Optional Lead Responsibilities

Allina Health System • Fridley, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist – Allina Health Join Allina Health as an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist and become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care for older adults. This role is based on a 15-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit, where you’ll work alongside advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and operational support staff to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment. Key Position Details: As an Allina Health psychiatrist, you’ll play a key role in improving the mental health and quality of life for older adults while enjoying a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation. Position Highlights Full-time, Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours Minimal call requirement: one weekend per quarter Excellent work-life balance Opportunities for leadership, program development , and continuing education Access to professional growth resources within a leading healthcare system Contact [email protected] About Allina Health's Mental Health and Addiction Service Line Allina Health has a robust mental health and addiction service line offering the full continuum of care, including outpatient and specialty outpatient care, addiction and co-occurring services, partial hospitalization, intense outpatient and day treatment programs, inpatient services, consult psychiatry, and more. The team spans across the organization and consists of more than 290 mental health and addiction providers dedicated to the highest quality patient care. The service line is provider led in tandem with operational leaders. Job Description: Principle Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit to a diverse population Develops behaviorally-focused, outcomes-based treatment plans that address mental health, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive or medical disorders Consults with providers to assist with ongoing management of the behavioral health needs of their patients.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training
• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required
• BE/BC with completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training
• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges, if applicable
• BLS/ACLS required within 180 days of hire
• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Nice To Haves

• Completion of geriatric psychiatry fellowship preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit to a diverse population
• Develops behaviorally-focused, outcomes-based treatment plans that address mental health, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive or medical disorders
• Consults with providers to assist with ongoing management of the behavioral health needs of their patients.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness – Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.
• Financial Protection – Employer-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings – Includes employer match and an annual Allina contribution to your 401(k) plan, plus options for supplemental savings and deferred compensation plans.
• Professional Support – Reimbursement for state licensure, DEA registration, and board certification fees.
• Malpractice Coverage – Employer-paid insurance, including tail coverage.
• Student Loan Assistance – Guidance through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer).
• Education & Development – Generous annual CME allowance and technology stipend.
• Well-Being – Access to the Center for Provider Well-being which is committed to the promotion of professional fulfillment through organization and individual initiatives, research and education.
• Additional Perks – Many positions include relocation assistance, a signing bonus, educational assistance, and immigration support. Contact the recruiter for eligibility & details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree