Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatrist
Job Description
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We’re seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our behavioral health team in Hazard, Kentucky. You’ll work in an integrated system—the largest in Southeastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia—which is big enough to offer robust support, yet focused enough for you to make a deeply meaningful impact.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Provide inpatient psychiatric care, diagnosing and managing psychiatric disorders through medication and therapy
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- Collaborate directly with and supervise Advanced Practice Providers in outpatient clinics
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- Maintain structured schedules
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- Engage families and community in treatment planning, delivering compassionate, individualized mental health services
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- Ensure compliance with documentation and regulatory standards
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Why ARH?
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- Competitive compensation: RVU-based model aligned with procedural productivity
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- Extensive benefits package health, dental, vision, 403(b), loan forgiveness, CME reimbursement + 5 extra CME days, malpractice coverage, and relocation support. Immigration assistance and H-1B/J-1 visa sponsorship available.
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- Collaborative culture: You’ll be part of a system grounded in trust, innovation, and community, supported by globally minded peers working across specialties.
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- System reputation: ARH is a top regional employer, recognized by Forbes Kentucky and honored by U.S. News & World Report for clinical excellence in multiple service lines.
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Your Location: Life in Hazard & Central Appalachia
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Hazard sits in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains—a part of southeastern Kentucky rich in natural beauty, heritage, and close-knit communities.
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- Outdoor living: Direct access to trails, parks, fishing, hunting, rafting, and scenic drives through untouched landscapes
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- Affordability: Housing and cost of living are significantly lower than national averages, offering a true quality of life and work-life balance
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- Community: Friendly small-town culture with festivals, local arts, and strong support networks
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- Convenience: Low commute times, smaller school districts offering supportive environments, and proximity to larger towns for weekend errands or entertainment
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About ARH
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- Nonprofit healthcare system founded in the 1960s to preserve local hospitals across Central Appalachia
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- Today: 14 hospitals, multi-specialty clinics, home health agencies, labs, pharmacies—serving ~350,000–400,000 patients.
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-ARH employs over 6,000 and is among the largest private employers in Eastern KY and Southern WV. We’re devoted to community service, innovation, and professional collaboration.
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Candidate Profile
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- Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Psychiatry
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- Experienced in outpatient psychiatric diagnosis and medication management
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- Comfortable supervising advanced practice clinicians
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- Devoted to patient-centered care in a community health setting
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-Embraces ARH values of trust, collaboration, compassion, and integrity
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