Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult)
$290,000 to $290,000 annual
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Job Title: Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult) Location: Northern California Position Overview A community-based behavioral health organization is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care to adult patients in an outpatient setting. This role offers a structured schedule, manageable patient volume, and dedicated administrative time to support thorough, patient-centered care. Job Responsibilities - Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes for new patients) - Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care (30 minutes per visit) - Develop and implement individualized treatment plans - Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other serious mental illnesses - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, case managers, and social workers - Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record - Participate in care coordination and discharge planning as needed Schedule & Workflow - Outpatient adult population (18+) - Structured visit times: - New evaluations: 60 minutes - Follow-ups: 30 minutes - Dedicated documentation time: 1 hour daily - Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours - No call required Qualifications - MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school - Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry - Active California medical license (or ability to obtain) - DEA license required - Experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred - Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills Skills - Ability to manage a diverse adult patient population - Strong diagnostic and medication management skills - Team-oriented approach to patient care - Efficient documentation and time management - Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care Additional Highlights - Structured schedule with built-in documentation time - Supportive, team-based environment - Opportunity to work in a well-established outpatient program Job Responsibilities: Job Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult patients (60-minute initial assessments) Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care (30-minute visits) Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans Diagnose and treat a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other serious mental illnesses Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, case managers, and social workers Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record, with dedicated documentation time built into the schedule Participate in care coordination, treatment planning, and discharge planning as needed Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best clinical practices Provide patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric care in an outpatient setting Qualifications: Qualifications MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active California medical license (or ability to obtain) Active DEA license required Minimum 1–2 years of experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable with electronic medical records (EMR) systems Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care Working Hours: Working Hours Monday–Friday schedule Standard daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Outpatient setting (adult population only) Structured patient schedule: 60-minute new patient evaluations 30-minute follow-up appointments 1 hour of dedicated documentation time built into each workday No call required No weekends required Skills: Skills Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment abilities Proficiency in medication management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions Excellent time management with ability to balance patient care and documentation Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients and care teams Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment High level of organization and attention to detail Adaptability in a structured outpatient setting Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
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