Psychiatry South Lake Tahoe, California
Reclaim your peace of mind with a 100% outpatient, zero-call Psychiatry schedule set in an iconic California mountain paradise. Featuring 32 patient-facing hours per week, unhurried 60-minute intakes, and dedicated administrative time, this South Lake Tahoe role is built to eliminate clinical burnout. Build meaningful continuity with an established adult panel while reserving ample time to enjoy world-class skiing, lakefront beaches, and mountain trails.
Practice Overview
- 100% outpatient General/Adult Psychiatry; no inpatient duties and no call
- You'll join a team with 1 Adult Psychiatrist, 1 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and 2 LCSWs providing therapy
- Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant support plus in-house scheduling coordinators for phones, scheduling, authorizations, and referrals
- Clinical approach to medicine is conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing; you'll help stabilize and guide an established adult panel
Schedule
- Full-time: 32 patient-facing hours/week (four 8-hour clinic days) plus 8 hours of admin time
- Clinic hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with lunch closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
- Typical volume: 7-14 patients/day depending on case mix
- Visit lengths: 60-minute adult intakes (option up to 90 minutes for complex cases) and 30-minute follow-ups/med management
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary starting at $370,000 annually
- $100,000 combined sign-on/transition bonus for housing or loan repayment assistance
- Full benefits package including health, retirement, CME allowance, and full malpractice coverage
- Telehealth visits available for local patients when conducted on-site
Candidate Requirements
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Comfortable managing a broad adult outpatient caseload in a collaborative clinic model
- Aligned with conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing and willing to adjust existing regimens toward standard care
- Comfortable practicing in a rural setting where higher-acuity crises may route through the ED/county services
Community & Location Highlights
- Based in South Lake Tahoe, California-mountain living with year-round outdoor recreation nearby
- Community hospital environment serving as a key hub for the region
- Opportunities to participate in local outreach projects with support from a public relations team and community support director
- Option to incorporate some child/adolescent cases if you have interest/training, alongside the Medical Director
Reach out today to learn more about this opportunity and how it aligns with your career goals.
