Staff Psychiatrist – Outpatient Behavioral Health | Children, Adolescents & Adults | Alabama (ID-BB 132950)
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Job description
Staff Psychiatrist – Outpatient Behavioral Health
Location: Alabama
Specialty: Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health
Patient Population: Children, Adolescents & Adults
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Staff Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing mental health, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
This opportunity is ideal for a psychiatrist who values evidence-based treatment, patient advocacy, and collaborative care. The physician will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose mental health conditions, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage psychiatric medications when clinically appropriate.
Working collaboratively with the Chief Medical Officer and multidisciplinary care teams, the Staff Psychiatrist will help maintain high clinical standards and contribute to the development of outpatient psychiatric services.
Job Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, consultations, and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults.
Obtain detailed medical and psychiatric histories and establish appropriate diagnoses.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on patients’ clinical needs.
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications using evidence-based clinical judgment.
Monitor treatment progress and adjust care plans as clinically indicated.
Provide education, guidance, and support to patients and their families.
Coordinate care with schools, community organizations, and other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records.
Contribute to outpatient psychiatric program development, policies, and procedures.
Collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer to establish and maintain clinical standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MD or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
Current, active Alabama medical license.
Completion of required medical internship training.
At least one year of experience providing psychiatric care.
Knowledge of psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment.
Ability to provide psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults.
Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a team dedicated to expanding access to behavioral healthcare and improving mental health outcomes across diverse patient populations. This role offers the opportunity to provide meaningful clinical care while contributing to the quality and development of outpatient psychiatric services.
If you are a dedicated psychiatrist committed to clinical excellence and patient advocacy, we welcome your interest.