Inpatient Geri Psychiatrist + Optional Lead Responsibilities

Location Address:

550 Osborne Rd NEFridley, MN

Date Posted:

January 15, 2026

Department:

Unity IP Mental Health MD's

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist - Allina Health

Join Allina Health as an Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatrist and become part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health care for older adults. This role is based on a 15-bed inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit, where you'll work alongside advanced practice providers, nurses, psychologists, therapists, social workers, and operational support staff to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment.

As an Allina Health psychiatrist, you'll play a key role in improving the mental health and quality of life for older adults while enjoying a supportive environment that values collaboration and innovation.

• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule with daytime hours
• Minimal call requirement:
  one weekend per quarter
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunities for leadership, program development
  , and continuing education
• Access to professional growth resources within a leading healthcare system

Contact

Allina Health has a robust mental health and addiction service line offering the full continuum of care, including outpatient and specialty outpatient care, addiction and co-occurring services, partial hospitalization, intense outpatient and day treatment programs, inpatient services, consult psychiatry, and more. The team spans across the organization and consists of more than 290 mental health and addiction providers dedicated to the highest quality patient care.

The service line is provider led in tandem with operational leaders.

• Provide direct patient care on an inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit to a diverse population

• Develops behaviorally-focused, outcomes-based treatment plans that address mental health, functional impairment, and co-occurring addictive or medical disorders

• Consults with providers to assist with ongoing management of the behavioral health needs of their patients.

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
• Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training

• MD, DO, or foreign equivalency training required

• BE/BC with completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training

• Completion of geriatric psychiatry fellowship preferred

• Active, non-restricted medical license in MN (or ability to obtain)

• Ability to obtain and/or maintain MN DEA certification and National Provider Identifier (NPI)

• Ability to meet criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and hospital privileges, if applicable

• BLS/ACLS required within 180 days of hire

• Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
  * Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $328,400 to $339,000 per year. The pay described reflects the starting base pay range, assuming a full‑time FTE. Your starting rate will depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable).

At Allina Health, we believe safe, compassionate care starts with supporting those who provide it. That's why we invest in your growth and well‑being - professionally and personally. When you join our team, you'll have access to comprehensive benefits designed to support your mind, body, spirit, and community.

• Health & Wellness - Competitive medical and dental plans, plus optional vision, legal, and other voluntary benefits.

• Financial Protection - Employer-paid life…