Psychiatrist – Birmingham, AL Inpatient/Outpatient

Description

Psychiatrist – Birmingham, AL
Inpatient/Outpatient 

River Region Psychiatry Associates is seeking a Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Psychiatrist to join our team in Birmingham, Alabama. This is a full-time position with a strong clinical focus in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, complemented by opportunities to participate in clinical research as a Primary Investigator.

Position Highlights:

• Primary Role: Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry
   
• Research Component: Serve as Primary Investigator (PI) on clinical trials (part-time commitment) - (available- optional)
   
• Schedule: Monday – Friday
   
• Call: 1 night per week (average), 1 weekend per month (average)
   
• Services Supported: ECT, TMS, Spravato®
   
• Team Support: Mid-level provider supervision and administrative support
   

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with completion of Psychiatry residency
   
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
   
• Interest or experience in clinical trials and research (PI role)
   
• Eligible for medical licensure in Alabama
   

Why Join Us?

River Region Psychiatry Associates is a physician-led practice offering a collaborative environment, advanced treatment modalities, and opportunities to shape the future of mental health through clinical research. Our psychiatrists enjoy a stable schedule, supportive team, and the chance to blend clinical practice with meaningful innovation.

Requirements

 Qualifications:

• Board-certified psychiatrist or neurologist  
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license  
• Experience in clinical trials and/or community-based research (preferred)  
• Commitment to addressing health disparities and improving mental health care access  
• Familiarity with GCP, HIPAA, and clinical trial regulations

Experience 

• Proven track record in psychiatric or behavioral health research, with experience obtaining and managing externally funded protocols, preferably pharmaceutical-sponsored.
• Demonstrated expertise in community-based participatory research, health disparities, or chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Experience with qualitative, mixed methods, or multidisciplinary research approaches.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skill