Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic is seeking a highly motivated Outpatient Psychiatrist to help grow outpatient behavioral health services in Hopkinsville, KY. This role offers strong clinical and administrative support in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Compensation & Benefits:Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $350,000Sign-on bonus: $75,000Additional earning potential: Psychiatrists typically earn $400,000 $500,000+ based on productivityComprehensive benefits packageRelocation assistanceCME allowance Practice Setting: This outpatient role focuses on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing treatment in a team-based setting that includes:Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)Licensed therapists providing individual outpatient services Key Responsibilities:Perform psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental health conditionsDevelop and manage individualized treatment plansProvide medication management and follow-up careCollaborate with PMHNPs, therapists, and nursing staffSupervise PMHNPs as neededProvide co-signatures for therapistsMaintain accurate EMR documentationParticipate in case conferences and quality initiativesFollow ethical, legal, and regulatory standards Call Responsibilities: Jennie Stuart Medical Center operates a 12-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit.Weeknight call: approx. once every 2 weeks (5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.)Weekend call: approx. 1 in 6 weekendsDuties include intake triage, admission orders, and inpatient rounding on weekends Qualifications:Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (MD or DO)Eligible for Kentucky medical licensureOutpatient psychiatry experience preferredStrong communication and teamwork skills Why Join Deaconess: Join a growing behavioral health program with strong leadership support and a collaborative care model. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice while making a meaningful impact in the Live Where You Want Enjoy the freedom to choose your lifestyle with the option to live in Hopkinsville, Clarksville, Nashville, or nearby communities. Hopkinsville offers a diverse, welcoming environment with strong public and private school options and a cost of living approximately 25% below the national average , allowing for an exceptional quality of life. Physicians are just 45 minutes from Land Between the Lakes , ideal for hiking, boating, fishing, hunting, camping, and year-round outdoor recreation, and one hour from Nashville, TN and Nashville International Airport , providing easy access to concerts, professional sports, dining, festivals, and premier shopping. Contact Shannon Clements Senior Physician Recruiter ️

Created: 2026-03-16