Psychiatrist

Serene Health; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Short & Long-Term Disability Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) after 1 year of employment

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Company Discount Program

Job summary

Serene Health is seeking a part-time, board-certified Psychiatrist to join our collaborative outpatient team in Streamwood, Illinois. You'll practice in a supportive environment with no after‑hours call, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to patients of all ages.

This role offers opportunities for program development and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance care quality. Ideal candidates will have outpatient psychiatry experience and be committed to patient-centered, culturally responsive treatment.

Qualifications

• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
• Experience treating children and adolescents preferred.
• Experience in collaborative or integrated care settings preferred.
• Experience supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers preferred.
• Familiarity with telepsychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Establish DSM‑5‑TR diagnoses and develop treatment plans.
• Provide medication management using best practices.
• Utilize measurement‑based care for monitoring.
• Engage in shared decision‑making with patients.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to support care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers.
• Deliver care via in-person and telepsychiatry.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention.
• Educate patients about diagnoses and treatments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EHR.
• Adhere to all applicable laws and ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacology skills

Knowledge of evidence‑based psychiatric treatments

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in EHR systems

Effective time management in a part-time outpatient setting

Commitment to culturally responsive care

Education

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

Completion of accredited Psychiatry residency program

Board certification in Psychiatry

Active, unrestricted medical license

Job description

Overview

Empowering Wellness, Transforming Lives. Optima Medical Management Group is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life by promoting wellness through comprehensive support and care that addresses immediate concerns and fosters long‑term well‑being. Our mission spans across our divisions—Serene Health, Community Support, and American TrueCare—to provide member care outcomes that set new standards for excellence and innovation.

Job Summary

We are seeking a part‑time, board‑certified Psychiatrist to join our collaborative outpatient team, serving patients of all ages, including adolescents. The role offers the opportunity to provide high‑quality, relationship‑driven care supported by dedicated clinical and administrative staff. You will practice within a multidisciplinary, team‑based model, with no after‑hours call, and have the ability to shape services through program development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including psychiatric history, medical history, mental status examination, and risk assessment across the lifespan.
• Establish DSM‑5‑TR diagnoses and develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans.
• Provide medication management using current psychopharmacologic guidelines and best practices.
• Utilize measurement‑based care (e.g., validated rating scales) to monitor symptoms, treatment response, and functional outcomes over time.
• Engage in shared decision‑making with patients and guardians when applicable.
• Collaborate with therapists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical staff to support coordinated care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case consultations and treatment planning.
• Provide clinical consultation and supervision to advanced practice providers when serving as a collaborating/supervising physician.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and other involved professionals as clinically indicated.
• Provide brief psychotherapy interventions when appropriate or coordinate referrals to therapy services.
• Deliver care via in‑person and/or telepsychiatry in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards.
• Provide crisis assessment and intervention as needed in the outpatient setting.
• Educate patients and families/guardians regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and medications.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical review activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) required.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program required.
• Board certification in Psychiatry required.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in applicable state(s) required.
• Outpatient psychiatry experience preferred.
• Experience treating children and adolescents preferred.
• Experience in collaborative or integrated care settings preferred.
• Experience supervising or collaborating with advanced practice providers preferred.
• Familiarity with telepsychiatry preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacology skills across the lifespan.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based psychiatric treatments.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.
• Effective time management in a part‑time outpatient setting.
• Commitment to culturally responsive care.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at an office desk on the computer.
• Can lift up to 10 lbs at times.

Pay range: $163.46 USD - $187.50 USD

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits: Various insurance options for you and your family.
• Short & Long‑Term Disability Benefits: Protection when you need it most.
• Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, and Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plans: Added security for you and your loved ones.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage finances with flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Support when life throws challenges.
• 401(K): Building financial future—effective after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Flexibility for planned and unplanned.
• Paid Holidays: Quality time to enjoy celebrations.
• Employee Referral Program: Share opportunities and reap rewards.
• Company Discount Program: Savings on everyday expenses and memberships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Optima Medical Management Group and its divisions are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities for all qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Optima MMG is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Pre‑Employment

Optima Medical Management Group is a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon a successful pre‑employment drug screening and background check.