Psychiatry East Alabama Health

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)