Exhibit 23.1


            CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" in the
Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Amended and Restated
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. Equity Incentive Plan of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.
and to the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 15,
2005, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Psychiatric
Solutions, Inc. included in its Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended
December 31, 2004, Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. management's assessment of
internal control over financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting of Psychiatric Solutions, Inc., filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

                                            /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

August 30, 2005
Nashville, Tennessee