Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist - Outpatient Behavioral Health

Position Overview

A well-established community healthcare organization is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join its outpatient behavioral health team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while contributing to quality improvement and community-based services.

Compensation & Incentives

• Salary: $232,332-$447,210/year, based on a 40-hour work week and experience
• $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance
• HRSA Score: 17 - potential eligibility for federal loan repayment
• Potential government vehicle incentive may be available

Schedule & Setting

• Full-time outpatient position
• Monday-Friday, approximately 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
• 32 hours/week (4 days) may be considered
• 4×10 schedule is not available
• Average volume: approximately 7 patients/day
• Flexible scheduling as needed

Clinical Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsibilities Include

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and establish diagnoses
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management and psychotherapy as appropriate
• Monitor treatment outcomes and maintain comprehensive documentation
• Counsel patients, families, and caregivers
• Collaborate with physicians, NPs, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other providers
• Participate in clinical consultation, peer review, medical record review, and quality improvement
• Support integrated behavioral health and primary care initiatives
• Participate in utilization/appropriateness-of-care reviews and clinical protocol development

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

The practice serves a diverse and underserved population. Common conditions include:

• ADHD, depression, anxiety
• Substance use disorders
• Trauma-related conditions
• Developmental/behavioral concerns
• Domestic violence-related needs
• Historical/intergenerational trauma
• Addictive behaviors

Pediatric experience is highly valued , particularly the ability to work with children as young as approximately 5 years old . Psychiatrists treating any pediatric age range are encouraged to apply.

Experience with trauma-informed care, substance use treatment, underserved populations, and integrated behavioral health is preferred.

Behavioral Health & Community Services

The Psychiatrist will work with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team and may participate in:

• Mental health education and assessments
• Crisis intervention and safety planning
• Family support and case management
• Referrals and care coordination
• Multidisciplinary treatment planning
• Community mental health outreach

Substance Use Treatment

The organization provides medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. The Psychiatrist may participate in treatment involving medications such as Suboxone , as appropriate to qualifications and scope of practice.

An onsite pharmacy and clinical pharmacy support are available. Specialized pain management needs are referred externally.

Clinical Support & Technology

Support May Include

• Medical assistants and RNs
• Behavioral health clinicians
• Referral/care coordination staff
• HIM, scheduling, billing/coding support
• Clinical pharmacy services

The broader team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs, primary care, pediatric and internal medicine providers, and licensed behavioral health professionals.

Technology: NextGen EHR, AI-assisted documentation, and Dragon Dictation.

Quality & Administrative Responsibilities

Participate In

• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Clinical peer review and medical record review
• Utilization review
• Clinical practice guidelines and quality management
• Behavioral health integration
• Review of clinical data, incidents, and outcomes
• Provider meetings, training, and regulatory/accreditation compliance

Cultural & Community Focus

The organization values culturally sensitive, respectful, patient-centered care. The Psychiatrist may participate in community education and outreach and incorporate culturally appropriate practices and protective factors when consistent with patient preferences.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted medical license
• Unrestricted DEA registration
• Current CPR and ACLS
• Approximately 2 years of community-based clinical experience preferred
• Strong psychiatric evaluation and medication-management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Commitment to confidentiality and patient-centered care
• Clean malpractice history preferred

Preferred Experience

• Pediatric psychiatry
• Community mental health/underserved populations
• Trauma-informed care
• Substance use treatment
• Integrated behavioral health
• Quality improvement/clinical leadership

Visa / Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship is not available
• H-1B candidates are not being considered

Credentialing

• Credentialing typically takes approximately 45 days
• Start date is dependent on successful credentialing, privileging, and onboarding

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans with employer matching
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays and birthday
• PTO beginning at approximately 23 days
• Paid CME days following applicable probationary period
• CME/CEU allowance
• Employer-paid professional licenses and certifications, as applicable

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers high earning potential, a $30K sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, potential loan repayment, outpatient work, strong multidisciplinary support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community behavioral healthcare.