Outpatient Psychiatry - Columbia County GA - Wellstar Health

Wellstar Medical Group and its Behavioral Health Service Line are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our growing team in Columbia County, Georgia. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand access to comprehensive mental health services in a rapidly growing community while practicing on a new healthcare campus anchored by Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center.

Located in Grovetown, the new hospital is part of Wellstar’s continued investment in the region. The adjacent medical office building provides an opportunity to practice in a modern outpatient setting alongside primary care providers, specialists, and behavioral health professionals, fostering an integrated approach to patient care.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving access to psychiatric services, delivering evidence-based treatment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and overall well-being of adult patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult patients with a range of mental health conditions.

• Develop individualized treatment plans incorporating evidence-based psychiatric care and medication management.

• Manage conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, and related behavioral health concerns.

• Provide medication management and monitor treatment effectiveness, tolerability, and patient progress.

• Administer and manage long-acting injectable medications when clinically indicated.

• Collaborate with primary care physicians, clinical psychologists, addiction medicine providers, and other specialists to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Incorporate a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and treatment, recognizing the relationship between physical health, mental health, and social factors.

• Coordinate referrals and transitions of care for patients requiring additional behavioral health services or a higher level of psychiatric care.

• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions, practice meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within Epic, Wellstar’s electronic health record.

• Support patient safety initiatives and coordinate with appropriate clinical support services when additional assistance is needed.

• Contribute to the growth and development of outpatient behavioral health services in Columbia County and surrounding communities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

• Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in the state of Georgia.

• Eligible for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges, as applicable.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills.

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, and continuous quality improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an outpatient psychiatry or integrated behavioral health setting.

• Experience treating adults across a broad range of psychiatric conditions.

• Familiarity with collaborative care models and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

• Experience with telepsychiatry and technology-enabled care delivery.

• Interest in helping expand psychiatric services within a growing healthcare market.

Practice Environment

The psychiatrist will practice in an outpatient setting associated with Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center in Grovetown, Georgia. The adjacent medical office building is designed to support convenient access to outpatient services and collaboration among multiple specialties.

The role offers the opportunity to work alongside primary care providers, a clinical health psychologist, and other medical specialists to address the interconnected physical and behavioral health needs of the community.

The position is primarily focused on outpatient psychiatric care, including clinical evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management. Scheduling, patient volume, and any virtual care responsibilities will be established in collaboration with the practice leadership team.

Why Join Wellstar?

• Be part of a new healthcare campus: Join Wellstar’s investment in Columbia County and help expand access to care in a growing community.

• Build a growing practice: Contribute to the development of outpatient psychiatric services and help shape the future of behavioral health care in the region.

• Practice collaboratively: Work alongside physicians and behavioral health professionals across multiple specialties.

• Make a meaningful impact: Help address community mental health needs through accessible, coordinated, patient-centered care.

• Join an established health system: Benefit from the resources, clinical network, and professional opportunities of Wellstar Health System.

Compensation and Benefits

Wellstar offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, with details based on the position, qualifications, and employment arrangement. Additional information regarding scheduling, productivity expectations, professional development, and other benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.

About Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the communities it serves through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and continued investment in healthcare access. Through its expanding network of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and specialty services, Wellstar is committed to delivering comprehensive care close to home.

Join Wellstar and help shape the future of outpatient behavioral health care in Columbia County, Georgia.