Outpatient Psychiatrist

Sterling St James Inc.; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

CME/licensure funds

Licensure reimbursement

PTO 5 weeks

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Quality bonus

Job summary

Sterling St James Inc. in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Psychiatrist for an outpatient practice in a well-established, tech-forward healthcare environment. The role offers a full-time, permanent position with a focus on physician well-being and sustainable work-life balance within a premier facility.

You will design your practice around your professional goals, with Monday–Friday hours and weekend/holiday rounding at 1:8 or better, plus robust compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ABPN Board Certified or Board Eligible with plan for certification within a specified timeframe.
• Unrestricted Indiana Medical License and CSR/DEA registration.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and AI-assisted documentation tools.
• Strong communication skills and EMR proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic interviews to develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Utilize psychotherapeutic methods with pharmacological treatments.
• Collaborate with primary care, social work, and nursing teams for integrated behavioral health.
• Maintain accurate EHRs and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Board Certified or Board Eligible (ABN

Education

Indiana Medical License

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Psychiatrist – Outpatient

Job Type : Full-time, Permanent | Monday – Friday | Weekend/Holiday Rounding 1:8 or better

Location: East Chicago, IN

Join a well-established and expanding healthcare provider in Northwest Indiana that actively prioritizes physician well-being and a sustainable work-life balance. This full-time position offers the unique opportunity to design your practice around your professional goals within a premier, tech-forward environment, distinguished as one of the few HIMSS Stage VII facilities in the country.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic interviews and mental status examinations, to develop individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, evaluating efficacy and side effects to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Utilize psychotherapeutic methods in conjunction with pharmacological treatments to manage acute and chronic mental health conditions
• Partner with primary care, social work, and nursing teams to provide integrated behavioral health support across clinical settings
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EHR) and participate in clinical quality reviews to enhance patient safety and care standards

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible (BC/BE) by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) with a clear plan for certification within a specified timeframe.
• Possession of or eligibility for an unrestricted Indiana Medical License and CSR/DEA registration
• Experience with or aptitude for utilizing EPIC EMR and AI-assisted documentation tools
• Strong communication skills and proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary offers (Negotiable-MGMA guidelines)
• Medical/Dental/Vision comprehensive insurance plans available
• 403(b) retirement plan including employer match
• Exceptional CME/Licensures funds – $6,000
• Licensure reimbursement: license, CSR, DEA, Dues/Subscriptions
• Flexible time off – 5 Weeks of PTO & 1 Week of CME
• Contract bonuses off visit productivity
• Sign-on bonus (negotiable)
• HRSA Workforce Student Loan Repayment
• Quality Bonus

**Open to H-1B applicants who meet all federal requirements and possess an unrestricted Indiana medical license

**Competitive compensation package aligned with current MGMA benchmarks; final salary is indicative and subject to adjustment based on the candidate’s professional experience and qualifications