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Rogers Behavioral Health
Nashville, Tennessee

Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent (Nashville)

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of specialized mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Established for over 115 years, Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for individuals with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD in a growing network of communities across the U.S. Learn more at rogersbh.org.

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.
  • Medical Doctor - Cert
  • 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)

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Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, determining diagnoses, and prescribing medications for patients within a multidisciplinary team. They also engage in treatment and discharge planning while maintaining professional communication with patients, families, and community partners.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed as an MD or DO in Wisconsin with a specialization in psychiatry and be board-eligible or board-certified. A minimum of two years of experience in a licensed hospital or clinic is preferred, along with successful completion of a GME accredited residency or fellowship.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentDiagnosisMedication managementTreatment planningMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient educationClinical documentationAdmission screening

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 50% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatryranked against 1,810 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $338k (middle half $327k–$369k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Tennessee22 active1,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 50% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentTennessee physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment342 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,295 in the last 30 days868 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,810 Psychiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent (Nashville) at Rogers Behavioral Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,810 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
19% this job
Relocation assistance
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,810 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Rogers Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Oconomowoc, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary & Full Benefits Package
Moonlighting Opportunities Available
PSLF Eligible Employer
Enhanced Student Loan Assistance
Teaching and Research Opportunities
Child Care Benefit
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan

Living in Nashville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k
Typical market rent
$1,820/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.