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Psychiatrist - Outpatient Behavioral Health Location: El Centro, California Position: Full-Time or Part-Time Setting: Outpatient / Hybrid Behavioral Health Compensation & Benefits - Compensation: $300,000-$350,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications - Sign-On Bonus: $30,000 - Additional benefits and employment details are available based on the employment arrangement. - Full-time and part-time options may be considered. Schedule & Work Model - Outpatient behavioral health setting - Hybrid schedule with both telepsychiatry and in-person visits - In-person coverage approximately 2-4 days per month - Remaining clinical services may be provided through telepsychiatry - No inpatient responsibilities Key Responsibilities - Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments. - Diagnose and manage conditions including:Depression, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, PTSD, ADHD & Other behavioral health conditions - Develop individualized treatment plans. - Initiate, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications. - Provide ongoing medication-management visits. - Evaluate treatment response, medication adherence, adverse effects, and potential drug interactions. - Order and review appropriate laboratory testing and other diagnostic studies. - Manage patients receiving antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, antidepressants, stimulants, and other psychiatric medications. - Coordinate care with primary care physicians, psychiatric NPs, therapists, social workers, specialists, hospitals, and community behavioral-health resources. - Assess patients for suicide risk, self-harm, violence risk, and the need for a higher level of psychiatric care. - Provide telepsychiatry services when appropriate. - Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. - Participate in quality-improvement and behavioral-health program activities. Qualifications - MD or DO degree. - Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency. - Active, unrestricted California medical license. - Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry. - Appropriate DEA registration. - Strong clinical skills in outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management. - Ability to provide effective care through both in-person and telepsychiatry visits. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Join a collaborative behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible hybrid practice model, competitive compensation, and a $30,000 sign-on bonus. Apply today to learn more!