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Onsite Psychiatrist – Weekend Coverage | Louisville, KY
Job description
Psychiatrist – Weekend & Holiday Onsite Coverage in Louisville, KY
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Schedule: Weekends & Federal Holidays (Onsite)
Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite weekend and holiday psychiatric coverage within a federal medical center setting in Louisville, KY.
This role supports adult patients in an inpatient and/or emergency care environment and requires strong clinical judgment, crisis assessment skills, and the ability to work independently in a structured healthcare system.
This is a mission-driven opportunity serving a diverse adult population, including individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring conditions.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
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Perform medication management and treatment planning
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Provide inpatient psychiatric coverage during weekends and federal holidays
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Conduct suicide risk assessments and crisis intervention
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams
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Document encounters in electronic medical record system
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Participate in admission and discharge assessments as needed
Minimum Qualifications
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MD or DO from an accredited medical school
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Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency program
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
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Active, unrestricted medical license (Kentucky preferred)
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Active DEA registration
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Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience
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Experience in inpatient or emergency psychiatry preferred
Preferred Experience
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Experience working within federal or government healthcare systems
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Experience treating veterans or complex adult psychiatric populations
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Familiarity with structured credentialing environments
Additional Requirements
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Must pass federal background investigation
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Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements
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Malpractice insurance required (coverage assistance may be available)
Why This Opportunity?
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Consistent weekend/holiday schedule
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Structured, well-supported clinical environment
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Opportunity to serve a high-need population
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Long-term contract stability (base + option years)
