Outpatient Psychiatrist N Cobb

Wellstar Health System; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement savings plans with employer matching

Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

Malpractice insurance coverage

Relocation assistance if applicable

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is looking for a compassionate Outpatient Psychiatrist for their Windy Hill location in Kennesaw, Georgia. This full-time position involves providing high-quality psychiatric care, developing treatment plans, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have an MD or DO, completed residency in Psychiatry, and a current medical license for Georgia. Benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive medical coverage, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in outpatient psychiatric care is preferred but not required.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to teamwork and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult patients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient encounters.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Offer psychiatric consultations to other medical professionals.
• Stay current with advancements in psychiatry.
• Adhere to all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication abilities

Proficiency in using electronic medical records (Epic experience preferred)

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completed residency in Psychiatry from an accredited program

Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Georgia

Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Position Overview

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at the Windy Hill location. This is a full‑time position where you will provide high‑quality psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to evidence‑based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and more.
• Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, or other therapeutic interventions.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects, and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary‑care physicians, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes using Wellstar’s electronic medical record system (Epic).
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including risk assessment and management of patients with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• Consultation: Offer psychiatric consultations to other medical professionals within the Wellstar system, providing expertise on complex cases.
• Professional Development: Stay current with advancements in psychiatry by participating in continuing education, attending relevant conferences, and engaging in peer consultations.
• Compliance: Adhere to all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as Wellstar policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Training: Completed residency in Psychiatry from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Board Certification: Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Psychiatry.
• Experience: Prior experience in outpatient psychiatric care is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in using electronic medical records (Epic experience preferred).
• Attributes: Compassionate, patient‑centered approach with a commitment to teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.