Addiction Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Psychiatry
Job ID: 89
🩺 Full-Time Psychiatrist Opportunity
📍 Tennessee
An outstanding opportunity is available for a full-time Psychiatrist to join a correctional healthcare team within a medium-security facility in Tennessee.
This role offers the opportunity to provide impactful psychiatric care while supporting rehabilitation, behavioral health, and inmate reentry initiatives in a structured clinical environment.
✨ Position Highlights
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 100% Onsite
Setting: Correctional Psychiatry
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Initial 6-Month Assignment
Call Coverage: Required
Supervision: Required
🧠 Facility Environment
The facility offers a strong focus on rehabilitation and successful reintegration through programs designed to help inmates recognize and modify negative behavior patterns while supporting long-term behavioral improvement.
🔍 Responsibilities
As a Psychiatrist, duties will include:
✔ Conducting psychiatric evaluations and assessments
✔ Assessing and providing DSM diagnoses as appropriate
✔ Participating in civil commitment proceedings
✔ Providing medication management and psychiatric treatment
✔ Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
✔ Participating in required call coverage
✔ Supporting rehabilitation and behavioral health initiatives within the correctional setting
✅ Requirements
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Active, unrestricted medical license
BLS certification required
Valid driver’s license
Social Security card required for onboarding
Fingerprinting completed on first day
Ability to pass credit and background checks
Correctional or forensic psychiatry experience preferred
🌟 Why This Opportunity?
This position offers:
Competitive compensation package
Travel and lodging assistance
Stable full-time weekday schedule
Meaningful work serving underserved populations
Collaborative correctional healthcare environment
Opportunity to make a lasting impact through rehabilitation-focused care