Geriatric Psychiatrist Jobs

Geriatric Psychiatrist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, memory care facilities, and outpatient behavioral health practices, from early-career attending to fellowship-trained specialist and department chief, with concentrations in dementia-related behavioral disorders, late-life depression, and neurocognitive assessment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top stateNevada
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top cityReno, NV
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Ally Psychiatry
Psychiatrist – Inpatient Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry | Boca Raton
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Psychiatrist – Inpatient Adult & Geriatric Psychiatry | Boca Raton
Ally Psychiatry
Boca Raton, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Physicians
201-500

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MaineHealth
Geriatric Psychiatrist - Senior Care Portland (Outpatient)
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Geriatric Psychiatrist - Senior Care Portland (Outpatient)
MaineHealth
Portland, Maine
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
10,000+

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Allegheny Health Network
Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Geriatric Psychiatrist
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physicians
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Doctorate

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US Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician Geriatric Psychiatrist - EDRP Authorized
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Physician Geriatric Psychiatrist - EDRP Authorized
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Augusta, Georgia
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$300k - $315k/yr
On-Site
Military encouraged
10,000+

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Provider Solutions & Development
Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Geriatric Psychiatrist
Provider Solutions & Development
Milwaukie, Oregon
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
51-200

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Geriatric Psychiatrist Job Market

Who's Hiring

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US Department of Veterans Affairs3 open roles
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University2 open roles
MaineHealth
MaineHealth1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in geriatric psychiatrist jobs.

  • Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Completion of an accredited geriatric psychiatry fellowship or equivalent subspecialty training
  • Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
  • Clinical experience conducting neurocognitive assessments and capacity evaluations in older adults
  • Familiarity with interdisciplinary team models including geriatrics, neurology, and palliative care
  • Experience managing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in inpatient or outpatient settings

Tips for Your Geriatric Psychiatrist Job Search

Tailor your CV for geriatric-specific competencies

Highlight rotations, fellowships, or case volume specifically with older adult populations. Hiring committees at memory care programs and geriatric psychiatry units want to see documented experience with neurocognitive assessment, dementia-related behavioral symptoms, and polypharmacy management, not a generic psychiatry CV.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists geriatric psychiatrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings by care setting, not just title

The day-to-day differs sharply between inpatient consult-liaison, outpatient memory clinics, and long-term care facilities. Filter openings by setting before applying so your cover letter speaks directly to the patient population and team structure the employer describes.

Prepare concrete examples of complex case management

Interviewers at academic medical centers and integrated health systems routinely ask how you manage behavioral disturbances in dementia or navigate capacity evaluations in older adults. Prepare two or three specific cases that show your clinical reasoning, not just your training credentials.

Negotiate protected time for geriatric-specific work

Many offers bundle geriatric psychiatry duties into general adult psychiatry positions. Before signing, clarify how much of your schedule is dedicated to older adult caseloads, whether interdisciplinary team time is included, and if there is protected time for memory clinic or consultative work.

Follow up with a clinical question, not a status check

After an interview, send a follow-up that references a specific clinical or programmatic challenge the department mentioned, such as their approach to reducing antipsychotic use in long-term care. It signals genuine interest and distinguishes you from candidates who send a generic thank-you.

Geriatric Psychiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most geriatric psychiatrists?

The companies hiring the most geriatric psychiatrists right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University, and MaineHealth, with the largest share of openings in Nevada, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and memory care networks consistently represent the highest concentration of active postings.

How many geriatric psychiatrist jobs are remote?

About 0% of geriatric psychiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the clinical nature of most roles in this subspecialty. Telepsychiatry positions covering outpatient follow-up, medication management, and rural long-term care consultations account for the majority of remote-eligible work in this field.

How do you become a geriatric psychiatrist?

You complete medical school, then a four-year residency in general psychiatry accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. After residency, you complete a one-year geriatric psychiatry fellowship, which is the standard pathway to subspecialty recognition. You then sit for the geriatric psychiatry added qualifications examination through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology to become board-certified in the subspecialty.

Can I get a geriatric psychiatrist job with limited experience in older adult care?

Yes, entry-level attending roles and positions at larger academic centers sometimes hire candidates whose geriatric exposure came through general psychiatry rotations rather than a dedicated fellowship. Emphasizing any case experience with late-life mood disorders, dementia-related behavioral symptoms, or capacity evaluations strengthens your application. Some employers also offer structured mentorship or protected time with experienced geriatric psychiatrists to build subspecialty depth on the job.

What does the geriatric psychiatrist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes begin with a phone or video screen with a department chief, medical director, or recruiter. A formal on-site or virtual interview follows, typically involving meetings with clinical leadership, potential colleagues, and sometimes an administrative team. Academic positions often include a case presentation or grand rounds talk. Final stages commonly involve a contract discussion covering compensation structure, call schedule, protected time, and clinical expectations before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to geriatric psychiatrist jobs?

You can find and apply to geriatric psychiatrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from health systems, memory care programs, academic medical centers, and outpatient practices across the United States. Find roles that match your training, setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.

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