Physician - Psychiatry

Join Deaconess Cross Pointe's growing behavioral health team as an Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist serving a dedicated 16-bed inpatient unit for children and adolescents.

This position provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment, working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for youth experiencing acute behavioral health needs. The role will also support the Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program through resident education, supervision, and mentorship as part of a new eight-resident psychiatry training program scheduled to begin in July 2027.

The Inpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, treatment, and leadership for children and adolescents receiving care on a dedicated 16-bed inpatient behavioral health unit at Deaconess Cross Pointe. Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, this physician is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care while supporting patients and families through acute behavioral health crises and recovery.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, this position will play a key role in supporting psychiatric education and physician development through participation in the Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program, including the clinical supervision, teaching, and mentoring of psychiatry residents.

Location: Deaconess Cross Pointe (Evansville, IN)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for children and adolescents admitted to the inpatient behavioral health unit. Work alongside two PMHNPs and other psychiatrists who will help to provide cross coverage as needed.
2. Lead interdisciplinary treatment planning and collaborate with nursing, therapy, social work, care management, and medical staff.
3. Conduct family meetings and support comprehensive discharge planning and continuity of care.
4. Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered psychiatric services.
5. Participate in quality improvement, program development, and clinical excellence initiatives.
6. Provide education, supervision, and mentorship to psychiatry residents and other learners participating in child and adolescent psychiatry rotations through the IU School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency Program.
7. Support the continued growth of academic psychiatry and behavioral health services within the Deaconess Health System.
8. Weekend coverage: Approximately three weekends/quarter.
9. Weeknight coverage: Approximately nine nights/quarter.

Compensation & Benefits:

1. $322,000 salary + opportunity for annual incentive bonus
2. $75,000 sign on bonus
3. Relocation up to $15,000
4. Comprehensive benefits package and CME allowance
5. Fully implemented EMR (Epic) integrated with Deaconess Health Systems.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician who is passionate about child and adolescent psychiatry, academic medicine, teaching, and advancing behavioral health care within a leading regional health system.