The Providence Center (TPC), an affiliate of Care New England, is seeking Psychiatrist to join our collaborative and dedicated multidisciplinary team. With 60 programs and 28 locations, TPC provides multiple levels of care to adults, adolescents, and children affected by psychiatric disorders, psychosocial issues, and substance use disorders by providing treatment and supportive services within a community setting. If you would enjoy practicing community-based psychiatry in Rhode Island’s largest community mental health clinic with affiliation and support from Butler Hospital and Brown University’s Department of Psychiatry, please consider the following:
- Competitive base salary, and generous benefit package including CME, malpractice insurance coverage, and employer retirement match program
- Monday - Friday schedule 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. including administration time with compensated light rotational call
- Opportunities to teach Brown University residents and medical students (Brown faculty appointment available)
- A culture of collaboration and collegiality caring for an underserved population
- Visa sponsorship available
- Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
For a detailed and confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please contact Nicole Murray Physician and Advanced Practice recruiter at Nmurray@CareNE.org
The Providence Center is at the forefront of innovative approaches to behavioral health care designed to meet the changing needs of the more than 18,000 Rhode Islanders it serves each year. We are a community resource, providing people from all walks of life with mental health and substance use services in their homes, schools, and neighborhoods. In December 2014, The Providence Center became an affiliate of the Care New England Health System.
Care New England is a nonprofit hospital system affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. We provide the full range of wellness, primary care, medical and surgical services, and home care – including specialty hospitals in psychiatry, women, and newborn care. Teaching programs include family medicine, internal medicine, psychiatry, obstetrics and gynecology, emergency medicine, gastroenterology, and many more!
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Find out why Providence routinely ends up on lists of “top cities”! Providence combines the accessibility and friendliness of a small town with the diversity, culture, and sophistication of a big city. Home to numerous leading academic institutions including Brown, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, and Johnson & Wales, Providence is a hub for up & coming talent in many fields including medicine & science, art & design, and culinary arts. Providence is the perfect place for anyone who loves food, arts & entertainment, sports & recreation, education, history, and community.
Rhode Island is abundant in cultural and recreational amenities with over 400 miles of coastline, many museums and performing arts centers, award-winning restaurants, and top universities. Within Rhode Island there are excellent urban, suburban, coastal, and rural living options all within a short drive of Providence. Rhode Island also provides convenient access to Boston (1 hour) and New York (3 hours) by train or car, plus access to the mountains of New England and the beaches of Block Island, Cape Cod, and Martha’s Vineyard within an hour or two. Rhode Island’s airport was named #3 in the country by Conde Nast Traveler in 2023, with many destinations offered and unbeatable convenience. Whether you are in the mood to stay home or get away, Rhode Island has you covered.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions;
Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Freqently Asked Questions
Candidates with board certification in psychiatry and experience in outpatient psychiatric care are highly preferred. Familiarity with community-based treatment models and collaborative multidisciplinary approaches, especially in Rhode Island’s public mental health system, adds significant value for this role.
Absolutely, this position offers opportunities to teach Brown University residents and medical students, with potential faculty appointments. This blend of clinical work and academic engagement is ideal for psychiatrists eager to contribute to education while practicing.
Daily duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medication regimens, collaborating with therapists and social workers, and providing care coordination. The role balances direct patient care with administrative responsibilities during standard business hours.
Yes, benefits include malpractice insurance coverage, CME support, competitive salary, employer retirement matching, and compensated administrative time. Such offerings reflect Care New England’s commitment to supporting outpatient psychiatrists’ professional and personal well-being.
Woonsocket and the greater Rhode Island area have a growing demand for outpatient psychiatrists, driven by expanding community mental health programs. Competition exists but is balanced by the system’s need for dedicated professionals to serve underserved populations.
Woonsocket offers accessible commutes from Providence and nearby towns, with a blend of small-town charm and urban amenities. Psychiatrists benefit from a manageable commute, local cultural activities, and proximity to top academic institutions.
Outpatient psychiatrists in Rhode Island typically earn between $220,000 and $260,000 annually, depending on experience. Care New England offers a competitive base salary aligned with these figures, complemented by benefits like CME and retirement matching.
Care New England’s affiliation with academic centers like Brown University and Butler Hospital offers psychiatrists enhanced teaching roles, research collaboration, and a supportive multidisciplinary environment uncommon in many outpatient settings.
This role emphasizes community-based psychiatry with robust institutional support, including visa sponsorship and public service loan forgiveness eligibility, alongside opportunities for academic involvement and a collaborative care culture.
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