Psychiatry - Child Job at Universal Health Services, Inc. in Lexington, KY

The Ridge Behavioral Health System in Lexington, KY is recruiting a new Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their team. The new position offers the flexibility to work in an Inpatient setting. 

The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Ideal candidates will be Board Certified/Eligible in General Psychiatry, with an active Kentucky license or  the ability to obtain.  

Position Highlights:

• Full Time, Employed position
• In-Patient setting
• Child/Adolescent caseload
• Collegial practice and care environment,  supported by highly trained physicians, clinical staff, and administration
• Duties include: Initial psychiatric evaluations on new patients, with follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing patients for continuum of care 
• Monday – Friday work schedule 
• Participation in call rotation 

Compensation Package:

• Base salary
• Signing Bonus
• Robust benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
• Medical Education Loan Repayment Assistance, if needed
• Matching 401k, PTO, CME and much more!

Community Features:

• 2nd largest city in Kentucky located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.
• High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.
• Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
• Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
• One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.
• Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.

Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is reassuring to a patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. Dedicated to excellence, The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency(drug & alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults. Inpatient care is provided on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week. Outpatient and partial hospitalization services are provided on a six-day per week basis, days and evenings. Care is provided according to an established code of ethical conduct and strict adherence to patient rights.

The Ridge’s treatment philosophy is based on an understanding that mental health and chemical dependency treatment requires a team approach with a caring, positive attitude in which all participants are treated with respect and dignity.
 

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The Ridge is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services.