Outpatient Psychiatrist - Grady Memorial Hospital

Emory • Atlanta, GA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides outpatient psychiatric care within the Adult Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital, with a portion of effort dedicated to the Nia Project. The role includes clinical care, teaching, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The Nia Project, based at Grady Health System and led by Nadine Kaslow within Emory’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, is a nationally recognized, culturally responsive program that serves African American women with histories of interpersonal violence and suicidality. The program provides trauma-informed clinical care, community-based support, and participates in federally funded research aimed at advancing equitable mental health interventions. While the majority of effort is dedicated to outpatient clinical care, the Nia Project component requires demonstrated interest or experience in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for underserved populations.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program
• Valid Georgia medical license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA registration
• Demonstrated interest or experience in culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for underserved populations (for Nia Project component)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in outpatient psychiatric care
• Experience with electronic health records
• Interest in research
• Experience in teaching and supervision

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for adult outpatients
• Manage psychopharmacologic treatment and ongoing care
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans
• Participate in treatment team meetings and clinic operations
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Support care coordination, including referrals and transitions of care
• Provide psychiatric support to the Nia Program
• Collaborate with program leadership and team members
• Provide teaching and supervision to trainees (residents, medical students, and others as applicable)
• Offer guidance on diagnosis, treatment planning, and psychopharmacology
• Provide consultation and support to advanced practice providers as needed
• Participate in departmental meetings and activities (e.g., Grand Rounds)
• Maintain compliance with institutional requirements (licensure, credentialing, training, etc.)
• Contribute to a collaborative and professional clinical environment
• Weekend inpatient coverage is a required component of this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Additional compensation for weekend coverage
• Opportunities for professional development
• Access to Emory University's resources and benefits package (details not specified)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level