Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult)
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Job description
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
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes for new patients)
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Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care (30 minutes per visit)
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Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
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Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and other serious mental illnesses
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, case managers, and social workers
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
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Participate in care coordination and discharge planning as needed
Schedule & Workflow
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Outpatient adult population (18+)
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Structured visit times:
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New evaluations: 60 minutes
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Follow-ups: 30 minutes
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Dedicated documentation time: 1 hour daily
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Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours
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No call required
Qualifications
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MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
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Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
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DEA license required
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Experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred
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Strong clinical, communication, and organizational skills
Skills
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Ability to manage a diverse adult patient population
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Strong diagnostic and medication management skills
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Team-oriented approach to patient care
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Efficient documentation and time management
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Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
Additional Highlights
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Structured schedule with built-in documentation time
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Supportive, team-based environment
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Opportunity to work in a well-established outpatient program
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
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
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
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