Physician Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent - Competitive Salary
Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Lexington
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRY OPPORTUNITY Lexington,
KY The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint
Commission as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric
and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents, adults,
and older adults. Ideal candidates will be Board Certified/Eligible
in General Psychiatry, with an active Kentucky license or the
ability to obtain. Position Highlights: - Full Time, Employed
position - In-Patient setting - Child/Adolescent caseload -
Collegial practice and care environment, supported by highly
trained physicians, clinical staff, and administration - Duties
include: Initial psychiatric evaluations on new patients, with
follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing
patients - Monday – Friday work schedule - Participation in call
rotation Compensation Package: - Base salary - Signing Bonus -
Robust benefits package includes: medical/dental/vision insurances
- Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage - Medical
Education Loan Repayment assistance, if needed - Matching 401k,
PTO, CME, and much more! Hospital website: https://ridgebhs.com/
Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge
Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is
reassuring to a patients’ sense of security and confidentiality.
The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital,
providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency(drug
& alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and
adults. Community Features: - 2nd largest city in Kentucky located
in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area
population over 700,000. - High quality public and private primary
and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in
college education rate. - Home to thriving arts organizations
including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies,
professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations
and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
- Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
- One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of
government, manufacturing technology, educational and general
business opportunities. - Quality of life amenities and activities
for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.
The Ridge’s treatment philosophy is based on an understanding that
mental health and chemical dependency treatment requires a team
approach with a caring, positive attitude in which all participants
are treated with respect and dignity. CONTACT ME FOR MORE DETAILS,
OR TO APPLY! Avis Corbett | In-house Physician Recruiter Universal
Health Services | Ridge Behavioral Health M: (615) 714-8985
avis.corbett@uhsinc.com Connect with me on LinkedIn The Ridge is
owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health
Services.
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