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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Title: Psychiatrist
Location: Clarksville, TN
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary:
Join a mission-driven, compassionate team where your expertise as a Psychiatrist will directly transform lives. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice high-quality behavioral healthcare while enjoying a collaborative environment, strong clinical support, opportunities for leadership, and meaningful patient relationships across the lifespan. You’ll benefit from a dynamic practice setting, continued professional growth, and the ability to make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the community. If you are a dedicated, patient-centered physician who values clinical excellence, teamwork, and whole-person care, we invite you to bring your passion to our team.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for adults, children, and adolescents. You’ll collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, guide treatment planning, and support patients in achieving improved mental health and overall wellness through evidence-based practices.
Clarksville, TN offers a vibrant and welcoming community with a blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. With access to outdoor recreation, a growing downtown, and close proximity to Nashville, it’s an ideal location for both professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment.
This position offers…
• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management for diverse patient populations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to develop and implement effective, individualized treatment plans
• Provide clinical leadership and consultation, supporting team members in diagnosis, case formulation, and treatment strategies
• Supervise and maintain collaborative practice agreements with nurse practitioners and physician assistants
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and ongoing care to promote active participation in recovery
• Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care using evidence-based practices
• Participate in treatment team meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives
• Respond to on-call responsibilities for emergency psychiatric care (with additional compensation)
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system
• Support efficient practice operations, including productivity goals, billing accuracy, and compliance with policies and procedures
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school required
• Completion of a Psychiatry residency program required
• 0–3 years of psychiatric clinical experience preferred
• Board eligible in Psychiatry required; Board certification in a psychiatric specialty preferred
• Unlimited license to practice medicine in the state of Tennessee required
Additional Qualifications:
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams across verbal, written, and virtual formats
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working in collaborative healthcare environments
• Strong knowledge of psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment
• Ability to complete clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards
• Commitment to maintaining licensure and continuing medical education requirements
• Ability to respond effectively to emergent situations and manage patient care independently and collaboratively
Physical Requirements
• Sit for extended periods (approximately 80% of the time)
• Stand periodically throughout the workday (approximately 20% of the time)
• Perform occasional bending, kneeling, and squatting
• Drive occasionally for professional responsibilities
• Lift and carry items occasionally as needed
Time Type:
Full timePay Range:
$212,300.00--$318,400.00Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
403b retirement plan with company match
Paid time off and ten paid holidays
AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
Employee Resource Groups
Continuing education opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
Skills Required
- Medical Doctor (M.D. or D.O.) degree with three-year residency in Psychiatry
- Board eligible in psychiatry
- Board certification in a specialized area of psychiatric practice
- Unlimited license to practice medicine in Tennessee
- 0-3 years of clinical experience preferred
- Ability to complete clinical documentation within organizational policy standards
- Proven leadership skills in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
- Maintain required medical licensure and complete continuing medical education
- Effective written, verbal, in-person, and virtual communication skills
What We Do
Centerstone is a not-for-profit health system providing mental health and substance use disorder treatments. Services are available nationally through the operation of outpatient clinics, residential programs, the use of telehealth and an inpatient hospital. Centerstone also features specialized programs for the military community, therapeutic foster care, children’s services and employee assistance programs. Centerstone’s Research Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best practices for use in all our communities. Centerstone’s Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes people’s lives.
