Dual Diagnosis Psychiatrist Position in South Georgia

Turning Point Care Center•Moultrie, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Turning Point Care Center is seeking a BE/BC General or Addiction Psychiatrist to work in a unique facility that offers Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient environments with a variety of patient diagnoses including substance use disorders. Turning Point is one of the largest behavioral health systems in South Georgia allowing patients to transition between levels of care. Turning Point offers a full continuum of programs for adults with psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment issues. Treatment programs combine bio-psychosocial therapy with the 12-step recovery philosophy. For more than 40 years, Turning Point Care Center has provided a place of healing and hope to adults who suffer from behavioral health disorders and/or substance abuse. We are committed to providing quality behavioral health care through our inpatient and outpatient gender specific programs in Moultrie, GA. Our serene, rural setting gives patients a secure environment where they can build their foundation for lifelong recovery. We believe in creating healthy communities, which start with healthy individuals, linked through sound relationships to their families, friends, neighbors and peers. 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. Centrally located in South Georgia, our facility is 30 minutes from I-75, 1.5 hours north of Tallahassee, FL, 3 hours south of Atlanta, GA, and 2.5 hours west of Jacksonville, FL. Our employees reside in Moultrie or surrounding communities including Albany, Tifton, Thomasville, and Valdosta, GA. Moultrie, GA, the “city of southern living” and is a family-oriented community offers small-town living with good schools, beautiful surroundings, warm climate and reasonable cost of living. Moultrie offers easy access to the Atlantic coast and beaches of the Gulf coast.

Requirements

M.D./D.O. with Board Eligibility/Certification in General Psychiatry or Addiction Psychiatry
Successful completion of an accredited General Psychiatry residency. Experience with Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis populations required.
Georgia medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for adult 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.