Inpatient Adult/Geriatric | Weekend PRN | Coastal AL

PRN Adult/Geriatric Inpatient Psychiatrist

Horizon Health operates inpatient psychiatric services in both Mobile and Bay Minette, Alabama, primarily through senior behavioral health units located inside local hospitals. These units focus on evaluation and treatment of mental and behavioral health needs, especially for older adults.

Position Overview:

• Role: BE/BC Adult/Geriatric Psychiatrist
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric populations
• Schedule: weekends, vacation coverage, and holidays
• Employment Type: PRN Hospital employed W-2

Position Highlights:

• Daily rate is offered for PRN rounding on unit and ER consults.
• Flat rate for overnight call
• Work within an exceptional team environment backed by supportive leadership.
• On-site/tele-psychiatry options are both available, catering to patients 18 through senior adult populations with NP assistance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive medical assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs.
• Formulates accurate medical diagnoses using evidence?based clinical judgment.
• Provides medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting treatment plans.
• Develops individualized treatment plans that align with best practices and patient goals.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills to support clear, compassionate interactions.
• Fosters collaborative relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated, high?quality care.

Requirements:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General with Geriatric Fellowship and BC in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred. Must be comfortable and experienced treating Geriatric populations.
• Must hold an Alabama medical license and DEA or the ability to obtain.

About Mobile and Bay Minette, AL?

Mobile and Bay Minette are two connected but very different communities on Alabama's Gulf CoastMobile is a large historic port city with deep cultural roots, while Bay Minette is a smaller county?seat town known for its quiet charm and proximity to outdoor recreation.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.