Psychiatrist

Taleo; Warm Springs (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 329,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is seeking a Psychiatrist for Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. The role provides diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric inpatients and oversees multidisciplinary teams.

The position focuses on clinical care, supervision, and preparation of psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports. The employer offers a mission-driven environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of major psychiatric diagnoses and how they relate to medical symptoms.
• Understanding of the use of common psychotherapeutic agents and related legal requirements.
• Ability to work comfortably and congenially within a team-oriented work setting.
• Formal residency training in psychiatry.
• Must be able to become licensed to practice medicine in Montana; board certification preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat psychiatric inpatients.
• Supervise multidisciplinary treatment teams.
• Prepare psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports.
• Provide direct psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy as part of care.

Skills

Psychiatric diagnoses knowledge

Psychotherapeutic agents understanding

Team-oriented collaboration

Medical license eligibility in Montana

Board certification in Psychiatry (or:

Education

Residency training in Psychiatry

Job description

Position Title:

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity for a Psychiatrist within the Montana State Hospital.

The Montana State Hospital (MSH) in Warm Springs provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness. MSH is the only public psychiatric hospital in Montana that serves people admitted from communities across the state.

Job Overview: The role collaborates with leaders from multiple disciplines to enhance staff knowledge, skills, and abilities critical for high performance. This position provides diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric inpatients through supervision of multidisciplinary treatment teams, direct service psychotherapy-chemotherapy, and preparation of psychiatric-legal evaluations and reports.

Why Join DPHHS

Our mission at DPHHS is serving Montanans in their communities to improve health, safety, well-being, and empower independence . By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

Knowledge of the major psychiatric diagnoses and how the diagnosis may interrelate with medical symptoms and illnesses.

Understanding of the use of the common psychotherapeutic agents and of the statutory requirements relating to the practice of medicine.

Ability to work comfortably and congenially within a team-oriented work setting.

Formal residency training as a psychiatrist yielding demonstrated competence in medical treatment.

Must be able to become licensed to practice medicine in the State of Montana. Preferably Board Certified in Psychiatry, or eligible for certification.

Additional Information

This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary

250,324.00 - 328,702.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

2

Employee Status

Regular Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location

Warm Springs Agency : Department of Public Health & Human Services Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 10:15:17 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Oct 31, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials

Resume, References

Contact

Name : Kathleen Tarkalson | Email : [e-mail] | Phone : [phone] ext. 4 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.