Psychiatrist - Outpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Imperial County, 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!
