Collaborative Psychiatrist - Part-Time

Physician Services Nashville, Tennessee


Description

Nashville General Hospital (NGH), Nashville’s original community-based hospital, has been proudly serving the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County for over 130 years. Accredited by The Joint Commission, NGH provides a broad spectrum of services from emergency and acute care to outpatient and behavioral health support. We are deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to underserved and diverse populations in our community.
Why Join NGH?
  • Be part of a mission-driven hospital serving Nashville's most vulnerable communities
  • Enjoy a flexible schedule with meaningful impact
  • Collaborate with a passionate and multidisciplinary behavioral health team
  • Contribute to the growth and quality of psychiatric care in a respected community hospital
Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the Collaborative Physician for the Behavioral Health Service Line.
  • Provide daily morning consultations (in-person and/or via tele-mental health) for adult ED and inpatient psychiatric needs.
  • Supervise and guide behavioral health clinicians, including psychiatric NPs and LCSWs.
  • Oversee and support individualized care plans for behavioral health patients.
  • Evaluate the treatment plans created by the BH Staff for a range of psychiatric conditions including general psychiatric disorders, PTSD, substance use disorders, and more.
  • Coordinate appropriate referrals for specialized or ongoing psychiatric care.
  • Document all patient care using the Cerner EMR system in compliance with NGH standards and training.
  • Participate in team meetings, provide case oversight, and support hospital behavioral health policy development.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership to ensure policy alignment, clinical best practices and compliance to regulatory standards.
  • Support Graduate Medical Education (GME) initiatives and psychiatric education efforts as appropriate.
Qualifications:
  • MD or DO from an accredited institution
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (ABMS)
  • Current and unrestricted Tennessee medical license
  • Experience in psychotherapy and psychopharmacology
  • Commitment to serving underserved and diverse populations
  • Prior experience with EMR systems (Cerner preferred)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Interest in medical education or training support (preferred but not required)
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
  • Paid time off and continuing education opportunities
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

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