RIDGEVIEW, a not-for-profit community mental health center, based in Oak Ridge, TN, has an immediate opening for a full-time Psychiatrist.  You will provide services grounded in providing high quality psychiatric care as part of our long-standing inpatient unit as well as be part of an exciting expansion, Ridgeview's Opioid And Detox to Recovery (ROADs).  This expansion will include detox on the inpatient unit and ongoing substance abuse treatment.  You will play a vital, hands-on role on the implementation team for this expansion.

Ridgeview has been named a 2025 Top Workplace by Knoxville News Sentinel, which is a testament to our staff who unite behind the idea of One Ridgeview.  Ridgeview is a place where staff want to work, a place where staff are valued and appreciated, and a place where staff are proud of the impact they are making toward the improvement of people's lives. At Ridgeview, ultimate job satisfaction is derived from co-workers, clients, and the realization that we are part of carrying out Ridgeview's mission.

HOPE | HEALING | RECOVERY
"Where life's complexities are met with hope"

What you bring: THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Board certified or Board eligible psychiatrist
• TN Medical license in good standing
• DEA license
• 2+ years prior inpatient experience (preferred)
• Addictionology certification (preferred)
• Opioid addiction treatment experience (preferred)
• Suboxone experience (preferred)
• Passionate about the work and mission-driven for the mental health of our clients

What you have to look forward to: THE JOB

• Inpatient setting Wed/Thurs/Fr plus every other weekend (coverage, rounding, on call)
  • 16-bed inpatient setting
  • Adult client population
  • Acute intervention focus with short term stays
• Outpatient setting Mon or Tues for MAT follow-up care of patients following inpatient discharge
• Family friendly environment that values supportive co-worker relationships
• Professional non-profit accredited by The Joint Commission, certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and licensed by the Tennessee Dept of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
• To learn more, visit www.ridgeview.com

What you have to look forward to: THE BENEFITS

• Competitive salary in a no-income tax state
• Moving costs covered
• Sign-on bonus or 6 months’ living expenses paid (your choice)
• On-call pay in addition to base salary
• 4 weeks paid vacation accrual/ sick leave accrual/ paid holidays
• Cafeteria plan that includes medical/ dental/ vision/ life & ad&d / long term disability/ malpractice insurance
• 403(b) with 3% company match plus 401(a) with 2% Ridgeview contribution once eligible
• Psychiatrist license cost/ professional organization dues/ continuing education conference annually

What you have to look forward to: THE COMMUNITY

• Oak Ridge, TN, has a community-wide focus on emerging science and technology that supports a diverse array of cultural opportunities and has an award-winning school system.
• Outdoor enthusiasts will find rowing at Melton Lake, hiking/climbing at Smoky Mountain National Park, and other options all around.
• Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the Tennessee Vols at nearby University of Tennessee or any of several minor league teams. For the big leagues, Nashville and Atlanta are within easy driving distance.
• Oak Ridge hosts its own community playhouse, chamber orchestra, community band, and children’s museum; even more opportunities await in the surrounding area.
• To learn more, visit https://www.oakridgechamber.org/living-here

Ridgeview is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check and driving record.

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