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Psychiatry Opportunity – East Alabama Health

Psychiatry Opportunity – East Alabama Health

CS East Alabama HealthOpelika, AL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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 clinic
  • Dedicated space for the new psychiatric residency program
  • 40-bed acute psychiatry unit
  • 20 bed geriatric psychiatry unit
  • Center for Mental Health (opening Fall 2025)
  • Position Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package with wRVU bonus structure
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • CME funding and paid time off
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and malpractice coverage.
  • License and DEA reimbursement
  • Vacation and sick time provided
  • Additional perks available
  • Position Requirements

  • BC / BE in Psychiatry (Adult, Child & Adolescent, or Geriatric subspecialties accepted)
  • Practicing & 2026 graduates welcome
  • Alabama Medical License (or ability to obtain)
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