Lead Psychiatrist - DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC) (Decatur)

Lead Psychiatrist - DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC)

Job Description

Posted Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM | Expired Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:59 AM

Claratel Behavioral Healthis an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization located in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, offering a full range of mental health services, developmental disabilities programs and substance abuse treatment to more than 11,000 citizens annually who are uninsured and underinsured. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates more than 20 locations in DeKalb County with a diverse workforce of more than 500 direct-care and support staff.

Our staff of physicians, nurses, clinicians and support personnel is dedicated to helping our clients and their families recover from these debilitating disabilities and resume productive lives. We strive to provide the highest quality, evidence-based services in the least restrictive settings, and we envision a community in which disabilities no longer limit potential.

Were looking for a dedicated medical professional to lead a high-impact team, shape policy, and influence the trajectory of behavioral health crisis care in Georgia.

As the Lead Psychiatrist, youll play a pivotal role in overseeing and delivering psychiatric care at our DeKalb Regional Crisis Center (DRCC). You'll supervise a team of Advanced Practice Nurses, provide direct psychiatric treatment, and drive clinical excellence throughout the facility.

What Youll Do

• Lead & Supervise: Provide psychiatric and medical oversight for all three levels of care at the DRCC.
• Direct Care: Deliver evaluations, diagnosis, crisis management, therapy, medication management, and withdrawal treatment for adults 18+.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Crisis Center Director and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed, person-centered care.
• Quality Improvement: Guide data-informed strategies to drive clinical outcomes and participate in medical quality reviews.
• Policy & Compliance: Develop behavioral health medical policies that align with local and federal regulations.
• Clinical Supervision: Support and manage scheduling, coverage, and mentorship for APRNs; serve as physician of record when needed.
• Community Engagement: Foster professional relationships with area hospitals and providers to enhance continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Licensed (or license-eligible) to practice medicine in Georgia
• Board-certified or board-eligible in General Psychiatry
• Experience in crisis care, recovery-oriented treatment, and psychiatric leadership strongly preferred
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR)
• Strong interpersonal skills and clinical leadership abilities
• Committed to a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed model of care
• Competitive salaried position in the community behavioral health field
• No contract / At-will employment flexibility
• Malpractice insurance covered
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) with e-prescribing
• On-site pharmacy access
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness & National Health Service Corps

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 401K with 7.5% employer contribution
• Paid training & development opportunities
• Meaningful mission-focused work every day

Working Conditions

• Indoor, residential crisis stabilization facility
• May occasionally lift objects up to 10 lbs or physically assist clients
• On-call after-hours availability required

What Were Looking For

A mission-driven psychiatrist with:

• A high ethical standard
• A desire to lead and mentor others
• Exceptional clinical judgment and communication
• A commitment to recovery-first care for vulnerable adults in crisis

Apply Today

Be the guiding hand in someones crisis journey. Join a team thats reshaping what community crisis care looks like one person, one breakthrough, one day at a time.

Thank you so much for your interest in joining our team! Due to the high number of applications we receive, well be reaching out directly to those selected for an interview. We truly appreciate your understanding and wish you the very best in your job search journey.

Claratel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE).

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of Claratel not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff and termination

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