Position Summary:

Deaconess Kentucky Specialty Clinic is seeking a highly motivated Outpatient Psychiatrist to help grow outpatient behavioral health services in Hopkinsville, KY. This role offers strong clinical and administrative support in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $350,000
• Sign-on bonus: $75,000
• Additional earning potential: Psychiatrists typically earn $400,000–$500,000+ based on productivity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance

Practice Setting:

This outpatient role focuses on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and ongoing treatment in a team-based setting that includes:

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs)
• Licensed therapists providing individual outpatient services

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform psychiatric assessments and diagnose mental health conditions
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management and follow-up care
• Collaborate with PMHNPs, therapists, and nursing staff
• Supervise PMHNPs as needed
• Provide co-signatures for therapists
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation
• Participate in case conferences and quality initiatives
• Follow ethical, legal, and regulatory standards

Call Responsibilities:

Jennie Stuart Medical Center operates a 12-bed adult inpatient behavioral health unit.

• Weeknight call: approx. once every 2 weeks (5:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
• Weekend call: approx. 1 in 6 weekends
• Duties include intake triage, admission orders, and inpatient rounding on weekends

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (MD or DO)
• Eligible for Kentucky medical licensure
• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Join Deaconess:

Join a growing behavioral health program with strong leadership support and a collaborative care model. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding practice while making a meaningful impact in the community.

About Hopkinsville, KY:

Hopkinsville offers an excellent quality of life with affordable living, short commutes, and a strong sense of community. Located near Fort Campbell and within driving distance to Nashville, TN, the area provides access to outdoor recreation, arts, dining, and family-friendly activities.

For more information, contact:

Shannon Clements

270-952-1116

Shannon.clements@deaconess.com