Location: Southern California San Diego area
Position: Psychiatrist
Setting: Outpatient
Schedule: 32 Hours/Week 4-Day Workweek 8:00 AM 4:00 PMPatient Volume: Approximately
7 Patients/DaySign-On Bonus: $30,000Relocation Bonus: $5,000HRSA Score: 17 Loan Repayment Eligible 4-Day Workweek. Low Patient Volume. Meaningful Outpatient Psychiatry. If you're looking for a Psychiatry position that provides time to deliver comprehensive patient care while maintaining a
4-day workweek, this Southern California opportunity deserves a closer look.
We are recruiting a
Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join an established outpatient healthcare organization serving Native American communities and the surrounding general population.
The position offers a
32-hour, four-day workweek, approximately
7 patients per day, a
$30,000 signing bonus,
$5,000 relocation bonus, and eligibility for loan repayment through an
HRSA Score 17 facility.
Schedule & Practice
- 32 hours per week
- 4-day workweek
- Monday Friday operating hours
- 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Outpatient setting
- Approximately 7 patients per day
- Two locations: Alpine and Campo, California
- Departmental/government vehicle available for travel between locations
Approximately
40% of the patient population is Native American, with the remaining 60% representing the surrounding community and a broad range of demographics.
Patient Population The organization would ideally like a Psychiatrist comfortable treating patients as young as
age 5, but will consider Psychiatrists who treat other pediatric age ranges.
Common behavioral health needs include:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Substance use disorders
- Drug and alcohol-related conditions
- Behavioral health needs associated with domestic violence
The organization also operates a
Medication Addiction Treatment program, including Suboxone treatment. Pain management cases are referred externally.
Strong Clinical Support You'll practice within an established multidisciplinary environment with access to:
- Medical Assistants
- Registered Nurses
- Referral team
- Health Information Management
- Front-desk/scheduling support
- Dedicated billing and coding support
- Onsite pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacist
- Approximately 17 Behavioral Health clinicians, including LMFTs, LCSWs, and ASWs
- Physicians and providers across Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine
EHR: NextGen with AI Bridge and Dragon Dictation
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
- Provide medication management
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders
- Develop individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other Behavioral Health professionals
- Support Behavioral Health integration with Primary Care
- Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities
- Review medical records and utilization of care when appropriate
- Participate in community outreach and mental health education
- Maintain timely clinical documentation and regulatory compliance
- Attend provider meetings, clinical conferences, and required training
Compensation & Incentives
- Competitive physician compensation
- $30,000 signing bonus
- $5,000 relocation bonus
- HRSA Score 17 Loan Repayment Program Eligible
Comprehensive Benefits
- FEHB health insurance with 32 plan options
- PPO and DHMO dental options
- Vision coverage
- Employer-paid $45,000 life insurance
- 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans through Mutual of America
- 4% retirement match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid birthday
- PTO beginning at 23 days annually
- 5 paid CME days after the 90-day probationary period
- Up to $2,000 annually for CME/CEU expenses for a 40-hour employee, prorated for fewer hours
- Paid professional expenses, including medical license, DEA, CPR, BLS, PALS, and ACLS
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active/unrestricted California medical license or ability to maintain one
- Unrestricted DEA registration
- Current CPR and ACLS certifications
- No malpractice claims
- Minimum two years of community-based medical practice experience
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Familiarity with quality improvement and healthcare delivery systems
- Strong interest in serving Native American communities
- Must be able to work without visa sponsorship; H-1B/visa candidates cannot be considered
If you're looking for a Psychiatry opportunity offering a
four-day workweek, low daily patient volume, strong clinical support, significant incentives, and meaningful community-based medicine, we'd like to speak with you.
