Onsite Psychiatrist - Weekend Coverage | Louisville, KY

Psychiatrist – Weekend & Holiday Onsite Coverage in Louisville, KY Location: Louisville, Kentucky Schedule: Weekends & Federal Holidays (Onsite) Position Overview We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite weekend and holiday psychiatric coverage within a federal medical center setting in Louisville, KY. This role supports adult patients in an inpatient and/or emergency care environment and requires strong clinical judgment, crisis assessment skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured healthcare system. This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a diverse adult population, including individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring conditions. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations Perform medication management and treatment planning Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage during weekends and federal holidays Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams Document encounters in electronic medical record system Participate in admission and discharge assessments as needed Minimum Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency program Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active, unrestricted medical license (Kentucky preferred) Active DEA registration Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience Experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatry preferred Preferred Experience Experience working within federal or government healthcare systems Experience treating veterans or complex adult psychiatric populations Familiarity with structured credentialing environments Additional Requirements Must pass federal background investigation Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements Malpractice insurance required (coverage assistance may be available) Why This Opportunity? Consistent weekend/holiday schedule Structured, well-supported clinical environment Opportunity to serve a high-need population Long-term contract stability (base + option years) #J-18808-Ljbffr