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Posted 21 July, 2026

Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent, Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (Evansville, IN) *Together we can mak

Deaconess Health System
Evansville, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

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Deaconess Health System is seeking a highly motivated Outpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our outpatient behavioral health team in Evansville, Indiana to serve patients in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting with strong clinical and administrative support.

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We offer a highly competitive compensation package with significant earning potential:

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  • Year 1 guaranteed base salary: $375,000
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  • Sign-on bonus: $75,000
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  • Additional earning potential in Year 1 and beyond: Deaconess psychiatrists earn $400,000$500,000 or more based on productivity and performance.
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  • Comprehensive benefits, relocation assistance, CME allowance, and full J-1 Visa waiver support included.
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Join us in delivering exceptional mental health care to the community while enjoying an excellent quality of life in Southern Indiana.

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Role Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct psychiatric assessments, diagnose mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans for children and adolescents.
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  • Provide medication management.
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  • Collaborate with PMHNPs & provide supervision as needed.
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  • Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
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  • Work closely with families, schools, and community resources to ensure continuity of care and support for young patients.
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  • Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory standards for psychiatric care.
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  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR (EPIC).
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Deaconess Cross Pointe (DCP) offers a full continuum of behavioral health services, including outpatient programs and a fully accredited 60-bed inpatient facility.

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Call Responsibilities:

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  • Share on-call duties with all full-time psychiatrists and inpatient PMHNPs.
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  • Weeknight coverage, typically once every two weeks (5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.), responsible for triaging intake calls, providing dispositions, and issuing admission orders.
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  • Weekend Coverage, approximately one in six weekends, responsible for triaging intake calls and rounding on inpatients Saturday and Sunday. Advanced Practice Nurses provide support every weekend alongside the psychiatrist.
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We are seeking a psychiatrist leader with the following qualifications:

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  • Board certification or eligibility in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (MD or DO).
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  • Eligible for or currently holding an active medical license in the states of Indiana and Kentucky.
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  • Experience in outpatient psychiatry and familiarity with intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs.
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  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other members of an interdisciplinary team.
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  • Excellent communication skills and a passion for working with children, adolescents, and families.
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This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive, team-based setting where psychiatrists, PMHNP-BCs, nurses, psychologists, and therapists collaborate to provide comprehensive mental health services. Youll have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents while enjoying professional growth and collegial support.

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Let's Talk! Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.

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To apply, send your CV directly to
\n [email protected]

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Michelle Dexter
\n Manager, Provider Recruitment
\n Deaconess Health System
\n Office (812) 450-7263 or (800) 893-4202
\n Cell (812) 483-0133 Fax (812) 450-7273

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