Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult)

Quick Facts

• Role: Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult)

• Setting: Outpatient (adult patients 18+)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM); no call; no weekends required

• Visit structure: 60 minutes for new evaluations; 30 minutes for follow-ups; 1 hour daily dedicated documentation time

Description

Provide high-quality psychiatric care for adult patients in an outpatient setting. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, manage medications, and develop and adjust individualized treatment plans. Work with a multidisciplinary team and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations for adult patients

• Provide 30-minute follow-up visits with ongoing medication management

• Diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other serious mental illnesses

• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans

• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and social workers

• Complete accurate, timely EMR documentation (with built-in daily time)

• Support care coordination and discharge planning as needed

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and best clinical practices

Requirements

• 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 outpatient or community mental health experience preferred

• Strong diagnostic and medication management skills

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfort working with electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Benefits

• Structured schedule with built-in documentation time

• Supportive, team-based environment

• Opportunity to work in a well-established outpatient program