Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist – $380K Base + Bonuses | Lake County, CA
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Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist – $380K Base + Bonuses | Lake County, CA
Location: Lake County, California
Specialty: Psychiatry – Adult
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week
Compensation: $380,000 Annually + Productivity Incentives
Exceptional Outpatient Psychiatry Opportunity – $380,000 Base Salary!
Setline Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Adult Psychiatrist for a full-time, in-person outpatient opportunity with Lake County Behavioral Health Services in Northern California.
This position offers an attractive $380,000 annual base salary, additional productivity-based compensation opportunities, annual bonuses, and a comprehensive W-2 benefits package.
Join a community-focused behavioral health organization dedicated to delivering compassionate, recovery-oriented mental health services to individuals throughout Lake County.
Position Highlights
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$380,000 annual base salary
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Additional productivity-based compensation opportunities
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Generous annual bonus opportunities
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Full-time, 40-hour workweek
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In-person adult outpatient psychiatry
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60-minute initial psychiatric evaluations
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30-minute medication management follow-up appointments
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Established county behavioral health system
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SmartCare electronic medical records
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Multidisciplinary clinical collaboration
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Paid time off and CME accrual
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an underserved community
About the Practice
Lake County Behavioral Health Services provides comprehensive Specialty Mental Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Services to Medi-Cal recipients throughout Lake County.
The organization focuses on recovery-oriented, patient-centered care for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health conditions.
As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, clinical consultation, and coordinated treatment services to adult patients within an established county behavioral health system.
Job Responsibilities
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Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations for adult outpatient patients.
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Provide medication management, psychopharmacological treatment, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
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Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
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Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations of approximately 60 minutes and follow-up appointments of approximately 30 minutes.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to coordinate patient care.
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Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to support treatment outcomes.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR.
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Meet established clinical productivity expectations, including a minimum of 60% direct patient care.
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Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance reviews.
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Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented psychiatric care.
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Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, documentation, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
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Active, unrestricted California medical license.
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Active DEA registration valid in California.
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Experience providing adult outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
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Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and psychopharmacology skills.
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Experience working within community mental health, county behavioral health, or public-sector healthcare settings preferred.
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Proficiency with electronic medical records; SmartCare experience preferred.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary treatment teams.
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Strong communication, clinical documentation, and organizational skills.
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Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred but not required.
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Commitment to serving diverse and underserved patient populations.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $380,000
Additional benefits include:
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Productivity-based compensation opportunities
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Generous annual bonus opportunities
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Comprehensive W-2 employee benefits
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401(k) retirement plan with company match
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Paid time off (PTO) accrual
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) accrual
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Professional support within an established behavioral health organization
Work Environment & Schedule
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, in-person outpatient psychiatry position serving adult patients within Lake County's public behavioral health system.
The practice emphasizes collaborative care, patient access, quality outcomes, and comprehensive psychiatric medication services.
Providers work with an established behavioral health team and utilize SmartCare EMR for clinical documentation and care coordination.
Why Lake County, California?
Discover Northern California's natural beauty while enjoying a relaxed lifestyle and a lower cost of living than many neighboring Bay Area and North Bay communities.
Lake County offers:
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Beautiful Clear Lake, renowned for fishing, boating, and watersports
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Scenic hiking trails and outdoor recreation around Mount Konocti
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Award-winning wineries and vineyards
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Charming rural communities and picturesque landscapes
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Access to Northern California's wine country and recreational destinations
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A welcoming community with opportunities to make a meaningful difference in local healthcare
Apply Today!
If you're an Adult Psychiatrist seeking a rewarding outpatient opportunity with exceptional compensation, excellent benefits, and the chance to serve a community in need, we would love to connect.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for adult outpatient patients.
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-up medication management appointments (30 minutes).
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications based on patient needs and clinical response.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and collaborate with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Deliver recovery-oriented, culturally responsive mental health services to diverse and underserved populations.
- Maintain a minimum of 60% productivity through direct patient care.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR in accordance with County and Medi-Cal requirements.
- Monitor patient progress, assess treatment effectiveness, and coordinate referrals and follow-up services.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical performance reviews, and care coordination activities.
- Maintain compliance with California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), Medi-Cal, confidentiality, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with Lake County Behavioral Health leadership to support patient access, continuity of care, and positive clinical outcomes.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license.
- Active DEA registration valid in California.
- Experience providing adult outpatient psychiatric evaluations, consultations, and medication management.
- Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Experience working in community mental health, county behavioral health, or public-sector healthcare settings preferred.
- Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations, including Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR); SmartCare experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to meet established clinical productivity standards, including a minimum of 60% direct patient care.
- Willingness to complete required County credentialing, provider enrollment, training, and compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of Medi-Cal, DHCS regulations, and behavioral health documentation standards preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.
- Commitment to culturally responsive, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based psychiatric care.
Working Hours
- **Full-Time:** 40 hours per week.
- **Schedule:** In-person outpatient psychiatry services in Lake County, California.
- **Clinical Setting:** Adult outpatient behavioral health within Lake County Behavioral Health Services.
- **Appointment Length:** 60 minutes for initial psychiatric evaluations and 30 minutes for follow-up medication management visits.
- **Productivity Expectations:** Minimum of 60% direct patient care.
- **Scheduling:** Work hours and patient schedules are coordinated with Lake County Behavioral Health Services and may be adjusted based on patient needs, caseload, and County requirements.
- **Employment Type:** Full-time W-2 position with PTO, CME accrual, and employee benefits.
Skills
- Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
- Psychiatric Evaluations and Diagnostic Assessments
- Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
- Psychiatric Consultation and Treatment Planning
- Evidence-Based Psychiatric Care
- Community Mental Health and Behavioral Health Services
- Crisis Assessment and Risk Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Patient-Centered and Recovery-Oriented Care
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Care
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR) – SmartCare Preferred
- Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- Medi-Cal and DHCS Documentation Standards
- Clinical Productivity and Caseload Management
- Patient Education and Medication Counseling
- Care Coordination and Continuity of Care
- Quality Improvement and Clinical Performance Monitoring
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Experience Serving Diverse and Underserved Populations
- Bilingual English/Spanish Skills Preferred