Psychiatrist Job at Ballad Health in Johnson City, TN

Location: Woodridge Hospital (Weekends)

• Coverage: PMHNP would assist with either Woodridge Hospital Unit coverage or the adult Consult/Liaison service at JCMC.
• Team: PMHNP will work in collaboration and under the supervision of the Staff Psychiatrists. 
• Currently 4 PMHNPs
• Social Workers/ Therapist onsite
• Treatment Team done daily
• RN/LPN/ Tech staff
• Nurse Manager on both units
• Hours/Day: 8-Hour day, can begin at 8am or 9am. 8-5 or 9-6.
• 2nd certs ( CON’s) during call: 2nd certs are required for any TN admissions which are involuntary. These are done via laptop or tablet and secure portal. Details listed above.
• Unit demographics: Adult, sub-acute population, We do take some Geropsychiatry patients depending on level of functioning.
  Main diagnosis: bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, secondary detox, depression, insomnia, suicidal ideations.
  
• EMR: EPIC

Why Join Us?

Ballad Health's Behavioral Health team views our PRN providers as members of our Ballad Family and love to hear feedback and work with you on any improvements you note to our current processes. Ballad spans 19 counties across SW VA and TN, and has a large support system for Behavioral Health services.

  Community Details:

• No State Income Tax
• Regional Airport
• Four area lakes
• Award-winning golf courses
• Craft breweries/Wineries
• Arts and Entertainment – Symphony of the Mountains, Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Birthplace of Country Music Museum, Bristol Casino (Future Home of Hard Rock), Bristol Motor Speedway
• Hiking/Biking – Virginia Creeper Trail, Tannery Knob Mountain Bike Park, Buffalo Mountain Park Trailhead, Warriors Path State Park.