Psychiatrist (Child & Adolescent)

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

403(b) – Retirement Plan

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

MHC Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Memphis. The role involves evaluating and diagnosing patients, prescribing medications, and facilitating hospital admissions as needed.

The position is primarily on-site with a hybrid structure considered. The compensation is above $300K for a 37.5-hour work week, with a comprehensive benefits package and relocation reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Tennessee licensed psychiatrist, board eligible or board certified.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with psychiatric emergencies.
• Prescribe medications and provide follow-up.
• Facilitate admission of patients to the hospital if necessary.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioner and/or residents.
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.

Skills

Collaborative spirit

Strong relationship-building skills

Leadership ability

Deep knowledge of therapeutic interventions

Education

Tennessee licensed psychiatrist

Job description

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

Memphis Clinic (3430 Summer Ave). Mostly on-site with hybrid structures considered. Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm with no on‑call responsibilities.

Compensation

Above $300K for a 37.5‑hour work week for the right candidate, plus a generous benefits policy, no state income tax, and below average cost of living. Relocation reimbursement is offered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with psychiatric emergencies, urgencies, or routine conditions in an outpatient setting via face‑to‑face and/or telehealth.
• Prescribe medications using InfoScriber and provide follow‑up on pharmacological treatment.
• Facilitate admission of patients to the hospital or respite, and consult with MCRT as needed.
• Supervise Nurse Practitioner and/or residents as assigned.
• Coordinate medical aspects of treatment with Nurse, Care Management Supervisor, and Care Managers.
• Participate in and provide supervision of multidisciplinary treatment team meetings; offer phone consultation when required.
• Maintain an active role in the treatment plan, including patient follow‑up.
• Consult with outside physicians regarding care‑managed consumers and assist with communication to the PCP.

Requirements

• Tennessee licensed psychiatrist, board eligible or board certified.
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR).
• Acceptable criminal background investigation.
• Liability insurance for personal automobile.

Qualifications & Experience

• Collaborative spirit to coordinate medical treatments with nurses and care managers.
• Deep knowledge of therapeutic interventions—including diagnostic assessment, medication evaluation and management, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
• Leadership ability to lead others toward excellence in care.
• Ability to maintain an active role in treatment planning and patient follow‑up.
• Strong relationship‑building skills to cultivate trust with teams, physicians, and consumers.

Benefits

• 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
• 403(b) – Retirement Plan
• Calm App for medication and mental health
• Gym membership discounts

Equal Opportunity Employment

MHC 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.