Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Tennessee
Child Psychiatrist jobs in Tennessee are in strong and consistent demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, community mental health centers, and academic medical institutions at every level from early-career to department leadership. The busiest hiring metros are Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville, where established employers such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, and Centerstone anchor a steady pipeline of full-time and part-time roles. The most sought-after specialties include inpatient child and adolescent psychiatry, outpatient therapy and medication management, and integrated behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Full Time Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Very Generous Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance
Trustpoint Hospital is a healthcare system dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate behavioral health services across the continuum of care. Our inpatient psychiatric hospital in Murfreesboro, TN provides acute, evidence‑based psychiatric treatment for adults and adolescents in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Trustpoint Hospital emphasizes a patient‑centered, recovery‑oriented approach, supported by multidisciplinary clinical teams that include psychiatry, nursing, clinical services, case management, and allied health professionals. The organization is committed to clinical excellence, ethical care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration, while fostering an environment that supports both patient outcomes and clinician engagement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trustpoint Hospital is seeking a dedicated Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our hospital‑based psychiatric team. This physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collegial, and committed to high‑quality inpatient psychiatric care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions, daily follow‑ups, and discharge planning
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions using evidence‑based practices
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic management
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response to treatment
- Provide psychiatric intervention during crisis situations, including stabilization and de‑escalation
- Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, primary care, and other clinical disciplines
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
- Adhere to all ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards of care
- Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement efforts
Direct and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders; analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorder; team with physicians, psychologists, social workers, or other healthcare professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress; design individual plans, using variety of treatments; gather patient information and records, including social and medical history; examine lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder; review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists and medical professionals.
Patient Population
- Adolescent patients admitted for acute inpatient psychiatric treatment
- Patients presenting with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance‑related disorders, and complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) in which Trustpoint Hospital operates
- Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Current, unrestricted DEA registration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience providing care in an adult inpatient or acute psychiatric hospital setting
- Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Familiarity with regulatory and accrediting standards for inpatient psychiatric services
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS:
Tower Behavioral Health offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive physician compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement plan options with employer contribution or match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Licensure, DEA, and credentialing support
- Collaborative, team‑based inpatient practice environment
- Opportunities for leadership involvement and professional growth
Acadia Healthcare Network
~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
INTRODUCTION
Full Time Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist
Very Generous Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance
Trustpoint Hospital is a healthcare system dedicated to delivering high‑quality, compassionate behavioral health services across the continuum of care. Our inpatient psychiatric hospital in Murfreesboro, TN provides acute, evidence‑based psychiatric treatment for adults and adolescents in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Trustpoint Hospital emphasizes a patient‑centered, recovery‑oriented approach, supported by multidisciplinary clinical teams that include psychiatry, nursing, clinical services, case management, and allied health professionals. The organization is committed to clinical excellence, ethical care, regulatory compliance, and collaboration, while fostering an environment that supports both patient outcomes and clinician engagement.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trustpoint Hospital is seeking a dedicated Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our hospital‑based psychiatric team. This physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adult inpatients, including diagnostic evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and treatment planning in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, collegial, and committed to high‑quality inpatient psychiatric care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult inpatient admissions, daily follow‑ups, and discharge planning
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic psychiatric conditions using evidence‑based practices
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans, including psychopharmacologic management
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response to treatment
- Provide psychiatric intervention during crisis situations, including stabilization and de‑escalation
- Collaborate with nursing, social work, psychology, primary care, and other clinical disciplines
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and care coordination
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
- Adhere to all ethical, legal, regulatory, and organizational standards of care
- Participate in ongoing professional development and quality improvement efforts
Direct and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional or behavioral disorders; analyze and evaluate patient data and test findings to diagnose the nature and extent of mental disorder; team with physicians, psychologists, social workers, or other healthcare professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress; design individual plans, using variety of treatments; gather patient information and records, including social and medical history; examine lab or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition and mental disorder; review and evaluate treatment procedures and outcomes of other psychiatrists and medical professionals.
Patient Population
- Adolescent patients admitted for acute inpatient psychiatric treatment
- Patients presenting with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, substance‑related disorders, and complex psychiatric and medical comorbidities
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) in which Trustpoint Hospital operates
- Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Current, unrestricted DEA registration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience providing care in an adult inpatient or acute psychiatric hospital setting
- Experience working within multidisciplinary treatment teams
- Familiarity with regulatory and accrediting standards for inpatient psychiatric services
COMPENSATION, BENEFITS & PERKS:
Tower Behavioral Health offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive physician compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement plan options with employer contribution or match
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- Licensure, DEA, and credentialing support
- Collaborative, team‑based inpatient practice environment
- Opportunities for leadership involvement and professional growth
Acadia Healthcare Network
~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network
As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Tennessee.
- Active Tennessee medical license issued by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
- Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Completion of an accredited general psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship
- DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances in Tennessee
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems used in Tennessee clinical settings
Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child psychiatrist in Tennessee?
You become a child psychiatrist in Tennessee by completing medical school, a four-year general psychiatry residency, and a two-year accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, then obtaining a medical license through the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Most Tennessee employers also expect board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Fellowship-trained graduates can apply directly to hospital systems, community mental health organizations, and academic programs across the state.
How much do child psychiatrists make in Tennessee?
Child psychiatrists in Tennessee earn a median of about $214,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,820 for the lowest 10% to over $359,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Tennessee?
Employers hiring child psychiatrists in Tennessee right now include LifeStance Health, Ally Psychiatry, and TRUSTPOINT HOSPITAL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Tennessee's mix of large academic medical centers, statewide community mental health networks, and children's hospital systems means openings appear regularly across multiple employer types and regions.
Which Tennessee cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?
Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis have the most child psychiatrist openings in Tennessee. Nashville leads because of its concentration of academic medical centers and children's health systems, while Memphis is anchored by Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and regional community mental health programs, and Knoxville draws volume from University of Tennessee Health Science Center affiliates and growing outpatient behavioral health networks.
Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Tennessee?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because telepsychiatry has become widely accepted for outpatient medication management and therapy sessions. About 40% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting ongoing telehealth adoption across the state. Outpatient follow-up appointments and consultation services are the most commonly delivered portions of the role remotely, while inpatient and crisis work remains on-site.
How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at a Tennessee-affiliated program, such as those connected to Vanderbilt University Medical Center or the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, then applying directly to new-graduate openings at community mental health centers like Centerstone or behavioral health units within regional hospital systems. Many Tennessee employers offer structured onboarding for first-year attendings, and holding a Tennessee medical license with a DEA registration in hand before you graduate puts you ahead in a competitive hiring pool.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and community mental health organizations. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty focus, then apply directly to each employer through the listing.
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