Physician - Adult Ambulatory Psychiatrist

About the Role

The UK College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible physician to serve as an ambulatory psychiatrist in its Adult Division. This position will primarily provide ambulatory psychiatric care and participate in on-call coverage of our Behavioral Health Unit and related inpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Provide ambulatory psychiatric services to adults.
• Participate in on-call coverage for the Behavioral Health Unit and inpatient services.
• Teach medical students, residents, and other health professionals.
• Collaborate on research projects, published papers, and other scholarly work.
• Contribute to administrative tasks and professional development activities.

Requirements

• M.D. degree or equivalent.
• Completion of residency in Psychiatry.
• Board eligible/board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association.
• Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in Kentucky.
• Knowledge of psychiatric practices in clinical, teaching, and research environments.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaborative work ethic and commitment to a respectful work environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, attention to detail, and adaptability.
• Dependability, punctuality, initiative, and a positive, solution-oriented approach.
• Confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing psychiatric services to adults.
• Experience teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits.
• Competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of base salary.
• Discounts to local, regional, and national businesses.
• Paid vacation, temporary disability leave (sick time), and 14 paid holidays annually.
• Paid time and funding for professional development, including Grand Rounds, CEU opportunities, and research collaboration.

Location: 245 Fountain Ct., Lexington, KY, 40509
Free onsite parking and accessible primary care/urgent care clinic and retail pharmacy.