Psychiatrist - Birmingham, AL Inpatient/Outpatient with Clinical Trials - PI Role

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Psychiatrist – Birmingham, AL
Inpatient/Outpatient with Clinical Trials – PI Role

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)
  
• 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