Outpatient Psychiatrist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Chico, California seeks a licensed psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based medication management, within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

You will develop individualized treatment plans, monitor patient progress, and ensure compassionate care aligned with best practices, with emphasis on serving diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Licensed/credentialed psychiatrist required.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills mandatory.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary care.
• Commitment to empathetic, individualized treatment and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate outpatient patients and develop psychiatric treatment plans.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications safely and effectively.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other clinical team members.
• Continuously review patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with clinical best practices.

Skills

Psychiatry

Outpatient care

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO in Psychiatry

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Provide high-quality psychiatric care to outpatient clients, delivering personalized treatment through evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support patient improvement using innovative, empathetic, and individualized care plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate outpatient patients and develop psychiatric treatment plans.
• Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications safely and effectively.
• Coordinate care with therapists and other clinical team members.
• Continuously review patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with clinical best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed/credentialed psychiatrist with expertise in outpatient mental health care.
• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary care.
• Commitment to empathetic, individualized treatment and ongoing professional development.