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Geriatric or Forensic Psychiatry Position in Huntington, WV with UHS

UHS
place Huntington, 25708
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
ECT
School
Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric

About Job

Psychiatrist Opportunities in Geriatric & Forensic Services at River Park Hospital - Huntington, WV

River Park Hospital, a 165-bed private behavioral health facility in Huntington, West Virginia, is actively seeking board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists specializing in Geriatric or Forensic Psychiatry. As a subsidiary of Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies, River Park Hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and residential psychiatric services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Position Highlights

  • Competitive Compensation Highly competetive salary with high potential earnings.
  • Flexible Scheduling Customize your work hours to fit your lifestyle.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Includes malpractice coverage, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, continuing medical education (CME) allowances, and more.
  • Financial Incentives Opportunities for commencement and retention bonuses, as well as student loan assistance programs.
  • Professional Development Engage in a collegial environment with multidisciplinary teams, fostering both professional and personal growth.


Responsibilities

  • Clinical Duties Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide direct patient care to geriatric and forensic populations.
  • Collaborative Environment Work alongside a dedicated team of physicians, clinical staff, and administration to deliver high-quality care.


Qualifications

  • Educational Requirements Board-certified or board-eligible in General Psychiatry.
  • Specialization Interest or formal training in Geriatric or Forensic Psychiatry is preferred.
  • Licensure Possession of a valid West Virginia medical license or eligibility to obtain one.


About Huntington, WV

Huntington is the second-largest city in West Virginia, home to Marshall University and several medical centers. Located along Interstate 64, it is approximately one hour west of Charleston and about three hours from Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

About River Park Hospital

River Park Hospital is a 165-bed private behavioral health treatment facility in Huntington, West Virginia. We offer a full spectrum of treatment programs, including acute inpatient services for children, adolescents, adults, forensic, and geriatric patients, as well as residential programs for children and adolescents. All programs are staffed by highly trained and dedicated multidisciplinary treatment teams. (jobs.practicelink.com)

Contact Information

For more details or to apply, please contact

Will DeCuyper

In-house Physician Recruiter

Email will.decuyper@uhsinc.com

Office (470) 289-2408

Cell (404) 606-8644

Join River Park Hospital and contribute to a mission focused on helping patients get better so they can live better lives. Take the next step in your career and become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in psychiatric care.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)
Adults
Elderly (65+)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

School

Settings

Residential
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Nursing Home
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities
Home Health/In-home
Long-Term Structured Residences
Forensic