Outpatient Psychiatrist – Central Alabama | $250K–$307K | 4-Day Week Considered
Job at a glance
Job description
A confidential outpatient healthcare organization in Alabama is seeking an onsite Staff Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults, adolescents, and children.
This is a fully outpatient opportunity with a standard Monday–Friday schedule and the potential for a four-day workweek. The psychiatrist will conduct evaluations, diagnose psychiatric and behavioral health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, prescribe and manage medications, and monitor patient progress.
The organization offers a competitive salary of $250,000–$307,000 based on experience, strong benefits, HRSA loan-forgiveness eligibility, malpractice coverage, annual CME funding, and negotiable relocation assistance.
- Base salary of $250,000–$307,000
- Compensation based on experience and negotiable
- Potential sign-on bonus
- Negotiable relocation assistance
- Annual retention increase of up to 3% after the first year until reaching the maximum salary scale
- Lump-sum retention bonus after reaching the top of the salary scale
- $2,500 annual CME allowance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employer-paid malpractice insurance
- Employer FICA contributions, including Social Security and Medicare
- HRSA loan-forgiveness eligibility
- 10 vacation days during the first year
- 10 sick days during the first year
- 11 paid holidays annually
Job Responsibilities
Obtain and document detailed medical, psychiatric, and treatment histories.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat adults, adolescents, and children with mental, emotional, and behavioral health conditions.
Develop individualized and clinically appropriate treatment plans.
Prescribe and monitor psychiatric medications.
Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust medications or treatment plans as needed.
Explain diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations to patients and their parents or guardians.
Educate and support patients and families throughout the treatment process.
Advocate for patients when coordinating with schools, community organizations, and other involved parties.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer to establish and maintain clinical standards for psychiatric care.
Assist with the development of policies, procedures, and programs supporting outpatient psychiatric services.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Completion of the required internship and psychiatric training.
Active and unrestricted medical license in the State of Alabama.
At least one year of psychiatric care experience.
Experience evaluating and treating adults, adolescents, and children.
Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment-planning, and medication-management abilities.
Strong written communication and clinical documentation skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and members of the public.
Ability to provide respectful and effective care to patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Working Hours
Outpatient-only setting
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Four-day workweek may be considered
No inpatient responsibilities
Skills
Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
Psychopharmacology
Medication management
Adult psychiatry
Adolescent psychiatry
Child psychiatry
Individualized treatment planning
Patient and family education
Clinical documentation
Patient advocacy
Care coordination
Clinical policy development
Outpatient program development
Interdisciplinary collaboration