Physician Psychiatric-Mental Health - Competitive Salary
Company: UKHC
Location: Lexington
Posted on: November 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Position Title Psychiatry Medical Director
(Empath Program) About the Role University of Kentucky Health Care
is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to join
the program as a Medical Director. EmPATH Psychiatric Unit | UK
Healthcare Lead as the Medical Director for both Eastern State
Hospital and the EmPATH unit, providing high-quality psychiatric
care to adult patients. The EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric
Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) unit is a crisis intervention
center that offers a therapeutic alternative to emergency
departments for behavioral health crises. Eastern State Hospital :
A 239-bed facility with a mission of recovery-focused care,
delivering inpatient mental health services across 50 counties.
EmPATH Unit: A specialized, 24/7 crisis intervention unit with a
welcoming environment for behavioral health, providing rapid
assessment and stabilization within a dedicated space As part of
our faculty, you will engage in a robust mix of clinical care,
teaching, and research within UKHC’s state-of-the-art facilities.
You will mentor medical students, residents, and other healthcare
professionals, contributing to the continued growth of our
respected psychiatric program. Qualifications Education: M.D./D.O.
degree or equivalent Experience: Completion of residency in
Psychiatry; strong clinical background and demonstrated teaching
abilities Certifications: Board eligible/board certified in Adult
Psychiatry (American Psychiatric Association) with current or
eligible licensure to practice in Kentucky Skills: Excellent
communication and leadership skills, with the ability to connect
with internal and external stakeholders Work Hours, Call Schedule &
Other Info. Work Location: Empath Unit located at Eastern State
Hospital Call Schedule: Yes, rotation Patient Volume IP/OP: 12
patients at a time (rotation) of Exam Rooms: 12 Chairs of Advanced
Practice Providers: 7 (4 Day Shift, 3 Night Shift) of Nurses: 6
RNs, 1 Nurse Manager of Support Staff: 10 Mental Health Associates,
2 Peer Support Specialists, 2 Social Worker Seniors (MSW), 4
Patient Access/Registration Staff Compensation, Bonus, CME, & PTO
Compensation will be discussed with complete transparency during
the phone screen 1,970 wRVUs annual target $5000 CME Loan
forgiveness bonus available Annual vacation time is 22 days per
year (on a prorated basis) Malpractice Yes, included with tail. We
have our own with UK HealthCare. 1M to 3M coverage. Benefits Our
physicians enjoy a competitive salary and bonus structure based on
the AAMC Physician benchmarks. We offer a comprehensive benefits
package, including health insurance, a 200% match retirement plan,
and professional development opportunities. UK HealthCare
Highlights & Impacts Ranked 1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News for
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complex procedures 34K cases July 2024-April 2025 1.2 million
ambulatory volumes 110K ER Visits / 39K discharges New Cancer &
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HealthCare Locations Albert B. Chandler Hospital Kentucky
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