East Alabama Health is expanding behavioral health services and seeking full-time Adult Psychiatrists to join our growing team. With a new 40-bed acute unit , a planned 20 bed Geriatric Psychiatry unit , and a brand-new $40 million Center for Mental Health opening in Fall 2025, this is a rare opportunity to be part of a health system that is investing heavily in mental health care.
Position Highlights
- Inpatient focus with potential outpatient opportunities
- EMR : Cerner (inpatient and outpatient)
- Collaborative team : 8 psychiatrists (with 2 more joining by 2026), Clinical Psychologists, Mental Health Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers and Therapists.
- APP oversight required (with support structure in place)
- Access to a broad network of specialists
- Committee & Research opportunities with Auburn University
- EAHs New ACGME-Accredited Psychiatry Residency Programstarted summer of 2025.
- Psychiatry faculty positions available
- New facilities and expansion featuring :
40 private inpatient rooms
Relocation of East Alabama Psychiatric Services outpatient clinicDedicated space for the new psychiatric residency program40-bed acute psychiatry unit20 bed geriatric psychiatry unitCenter for Mental Health (opening Fall 2025)Position Benefits
Competitive compensation package with wRVU bonus structureSign-on bonus and relocation assistanceCME funding and paid time offFull benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage.License and DEA reimbursementVacation and sick time providedAdditional perks availablePosition Requirements
BC / BE in Psychiatry (Adult, Child & Adolescent, or Geriatric subspecialties accepted)Practicing & 2026 graduates welcomeAlabama Medical License (or ability to obtain)