Psychiatrist- Inpatient

Overview The Refuge, A Healing PlaceThe Refuge, A Healing Place, is a premier residential treatment center dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults facing mental health challenges, trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping patients achieve lasting healing and recovery in a supportive, therapeutic environment.We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care in a residential setting while collaborating with experienced behavioral health professionals.Compensation1099 Independent Contractor (Preferred)Competitive compensation (based on experience)Call Pay: $100 per dayNo sign-on bonus or relocation assistanceSchedule40 hours per weekFlexible schedulingApproximately 8 patients per dayAverage caseload of 20 patientsCall: 2 days per weekWhy Join Us?Join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional psychiatric care to adults receiving residential treatment for trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other complex behavioral health conditions. This role offers an excellent work-life balance with flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients during their recovery journey.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.Provide medication management for residential patients.Perform weekly psychiatric follow-up visits.Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and Advanced Practice Providers to coordinate patient care.Maintain accurate and timely documentation using BestNotes electronic medical records.Participate in on-call coverage two days per week.Facility InformationResidential Behavioral Health FacilitySpecialty programs include:TraumaSubstance Use DisordersEating Disorders109 licensed bedsAverage daily census: 70 patientsAverage length of stay: 45–60 daysClinical team includes 3 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs)QualificationsRequiredMD or DO from an accredited medical schoolBoard Certified in PsychiatryActive, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure)Current DEA registrationExperience treating patients with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders preferredTop ResponsibilitiesMedication managementComprehensive psychiatric evaluationsWeekly psychiatric follow-up appointments Responsibilities Summary:Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures. Qualifications Qualifications:Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.Licenses/Certifications:Board certification in psychiatryCurrent DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.Our Comprehensive Treatment Network ~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.#LI-JDH1AHPR#LI-TBHJob SummaryJob ID: 2026-106162Category: ClinicalLocation : Name: The Refuge, A Healing Place