The Ridge Behavioral Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Ideal candidates will be Board Certified/Eligible in General Psychiatry, with an active Kentucky license or the ability to obtain.
Position Highlights:
Full Time, Employed position
In-Patient setting
Child/Adolescent caseload
Collegial practice and care environment, supported by highly trained physicians, clinical staff, and administration
Duties include: Initial psychiatric evaluations on new patients, with follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing patients
Paid malpractice insurance including tail coverage
Medical Education Loan Repayment assistance, if needed
Matching 401k, PTO, CME, and much more!
Hospital website: https://ridgebhs.com/
Located in Lexington, KY, in the heart of the Bluegrass, The Ridge Behavioral Health System offers a healing environment that is reassuring to a patients’ sense of security and confidentiality. The Ridge is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, as a licensed, 110-bed hospital, providing psychiatric (mental health) and chemical dependency(drug & alcohol rehabilitation) services to children, adolescents and adults.
Community Features:
2nd largest city in Kentucky located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Greater metropolitan area population over 700,000.
High quality public and private primary and secondary education systems - ranks tenth among US cities in college education rate.
Home to thriving arts organizations including a professional orchestra, two ballet companies, professional theatre, several museums, several choral organizations and a highly respected opera program at the University of Kentucky.
Sports activities at community, college and professional levels.
One of the nation's most stable economies with its abundance of government, manufacturing technology, educational and general business opportunities.
Quality of life amenities and activities for all lifestyle and affordable housing communities of all types.
The Ridge’s treatment philosophy is based on an understanding that mental health and chemical dependency treatment requires a team approach with a caring, positive attitude in which all participants are treated with respect and dignity.
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Universal Health Services | Ridge Behavioral Health
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since our inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues during 2022 were approximately $13.4 billion. In 2023, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #331 on the Fortune 500; and ranked #434 among U.S. companies on Forbes Global 2000 World’s Largest Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was upon the Company’s founding in 1979, enabling us to provide compassionate care to our patients and their loved ones. Our strategy includes building or acquiring high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, investing in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and becoming the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 27 inpatient acute care hospitals, 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities, nearly 40 outpatient facil...ities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. It acts as the advisor to Universal Health Realty Income Trust, a real estate investment trust (NYSE:UHT). For additional information visit www.uhs.com.