Psychiatrist Job at Nashville General Hospital in Nashville, TN

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is seeking a Part-Time or Full-time Collaborative Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health team. This role is ideal for a board-certified psychiatrist who is passionate about clinical leadership, collaborative care, and supporting underserved communities. The physician will provide oversight & guidance to psychiatric NPs and licensed clinical social LCSWs, while also delivering psychiatric consultations for adult patients in the NGH Emergency Department and inpatient units.  We do not have an inpatient behavioral health unit.  All services to clients are provided via our outpatient clinic. 

• 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.

• 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)

• 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