Job Description

Opportunity Details

Position Title: Staff Psychiatrist-Growing Programs

Location: Augusta, GAThe Center provides comprehensive care for both children and adolescent populations with psychological issues, as well as adults facing psychiatric and substance abuse challenges. Beyond its clinical offerings, Lighthouse Care Center supports patient recovery with recreational activities and an accredited on-campus school, promoting wellness through physical activity and social interaction.

• Role: Employed Staff Psychiatrist

• Patient Population: Child/Adolescent and Adult populations

• Schedule: 5 days a week, daytime hours.

• Weekend Coverage: 1:4 Saturday/Sunday in-person rounding.

• Weekday Call: One evening call shift per week by phone only.

• Employment Type: Full-time employed position. RTC/Inpatient/Outpatient mix, ideally child-adult populations

• Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
• Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive base salary with Productivity Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice insurance, paid time off, CME package
• Relocation assistance and/or sign-on bonuses are available.

Qualifications:

• Education: M.D./D.O. with Board Certification in General Psychiatry, BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.

• Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program a plus.

• Licensure: Georgia medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years post fellowship preferred. Willing and experienced treating ages child-adult populations preferred.

About the community and UHS:

Augusta, GA, offers a unique blend of Southern hospitality, delightful climate, and affordable living, located near the South Carolina border along the picturesque Savannah River. The region is known for its vibrant outdoor life, cultural richness, exceptional cuisine, and shopping experiences, with easy access to both Savannah and Atlanta. As Georgia's second-largest metro area, Augusta is renowned for hosting the prestigious Masters Golf Tournament.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

Explore this rewarding opportunity by applying directly or contacting the In-House Physician Recruiter contact below.

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.