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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Responsibilities for Role:
- Ensure the quality and sustainability of the medical services of assigned patients.
- Demonstrate professional and accurate communication with staff, patients, families and community partners.
- Engage in quality initiatives including effective treatment and discharge planning.
- Responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, determining diagnoses, completing appropriate exams as needed (including H&P), and prescribing medications for patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Maintain a positive relationship with clinical, operational and support teams.
- Assist with the development of external community provider relationships upon request.
- Provide quality evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary team setting
- May serve as the assigned attending provider and is a critical part of encouraging patients to be active participants in their treatment via education, and on-going communication.
- Participate in an environment of team-based multidisciplinary care that fosters a culture of respect and well-being for patients and staff alike.
- Collaborate and communicate with clinical and operational team members, family members/identified support individuals and outside providers for treatment progress updates and discharge planning.
- Assist with admission screenings for the program as needed.
- Participate in professional/ media/ community/ outreach efforts to promote Rogers’ expertise in the mental health and substance use treatment industry. (May include but not limited to: Conference Attendance, Speaking Engagements, Community Partner Meetings)
- Complete all required documentation thoroughly and within the expected time.
- Maintain productivity standards.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary & Full Benefits Package (Moonlighting Opportunities Available)
- 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit
- PSFL Eligible Employer & Enhanced Student Loan Assistance
- Teaching and Research Opportunities
- Child Care Benefit
Additional Job Description:
Preferred Experience:
Two or more years of experience working as a provider in another licensed hospital or clinic
Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
- Be licensed in the state of Wisconsin as an MD or DO with specialization in psychiatry, and meet all relevant state and federal requirements for credentialing.
- Board-eligible physician. Board certification is strongly preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited college or university and medical school.
- Successful completion of a GME accredited residency and/or fellowship program, if working with children additional residency with this age group must have been obtained.
- Previous work or moonlighting experience working as a psychiatrist in another licensed hospital is preferred.
- Leadership and/ or supervisory experience in a behavioral health organization is preferred.
- Experience with process improvement implementation preferred.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)
Responsibilities for Role:
- Ensure the quality and sustainability of the medical services of assigned patients.
- Demonstrate professional and accurate communication with staff, patients, families and community partners.
- Engage in quality initiatives including effective treatment and discharge planning.
- Responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, determining diagnoses, completing appropriate exams as needed (including H&P), and prescribing medications for patients with psychiatric conditions.
- Maintain a positive relationship with clinical, operational and support teams.
- Assist with the development of external community provider relationships upon request.
- Provide quality evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary team setting
- May serve as the assigned attending provider and is a critical part of encouraging patients to be active participants in their treatment via education, and on-going communication.
- Participate in an environment of team-based multidisciplinary care that fosters a culture of respect and well-being for patients and staff alike.
- Collaborate and communicate with clinical and operational team members, family members/identified support individuals and outside providers for treatment progress updates and discharge planning.
- Assist with admission screenings for the program as needed.
- Participate in professional/ media/ community/ outreach efforts to promote Rogers’ expertise in the mental health and substance use treatment industry. (May include but not limited to: Conference Attendance, Speaking Engagements, Community Partner Meetings)
- Complete all required documentation thoroughly and within the expected time.
- Maintain productivity standards.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary & Full Benefits Package (Moonlighting Opportunities Available)
- 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit
- PSFL Eligible Employer & Enhanced Student Loan Assistance
- Teaching and Research Opportunities
- Child Care Benefit
Additional Job Description:
Preferred Experience:
Two or more years of experience working as a provider in another licensed hospital or clinic
Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
- Be licensed in the state of Wisconsin as an MD or DO with specialization in psychiatry, and meet all relevant state and federal requirements for credentialing.
- Board-eligible physician. Board certification is strongly preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited college or university and medical school.
- Successful completion of a GME accredited residency and/or fellowship program, if working with children additional residency with this age group must have been obtained.
- Previous work or moonlighting experience working as a psychiatrist in another licensed hospital is preferred.
- Leadership and/ or supervisory experience in a behavioral health organization is preferred.
- Experience with process improvement implementation preferred.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee share program
- Life/disability insurance
- Flex spending accounts
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health and wellness program
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Through UnitedHealthcare, UMR and HealthSCOPE Benefits creates and publishes the Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Rogers Behavioral Health. To link to the Machine-Readable Files, please visit Transparency in Coverage (uhc.com)
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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 Rogers Behavioral Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 50% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of August 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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