Psychiatrist

American Psychiatric Association; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Competitive salary

Sign-on loan

Relocation assistance

Annual CME allowance

Full medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays &

Employee Assistance Program

Loan repayment program partner

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

Human Service Agency in Watertown, SD is seeking a Medical Director/Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric evaluations, med checks, and oversee our Serenity Hills detox program. You will be backed by a skilled nursing and multidisciplinary team.

This mission-driven role emphasizes quality care, work-life balance, and opportunities to shape behavioral health in our community. Four-day weeks, generous benefits, and local relocation support are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist.
• South Dakota medical license (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide ongoing medication management for behavioral health clients.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric nursing staff, and advanced practice providers.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to the mid-level practitioners as needed.
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Promote community education and strengthen relationships with medical providers throughout the region.
• Help guide clinical quality and best practices across the agency.
• Provide oversight to Serenity Hills detoxification program

Education

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

Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist

South Dakota medical license (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Lead. Inspire. Make an Impact.

Are you looking for more than another psychiatric position? At Human Service Agency (HSA), you will have the opportunity to practice meaningful, patient-centered psychiatry while helping shape the future of behavioral health in our community of 23,000.

We are seeking a compassionate, collaborative Medical Director/Psychiatrist who values quality care, work-life balance, and being part of a mission-driven team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice medicine without the burnout of hospital call schedules or after hour rotations.

Why Choose HSA

• Four-day work week (32 hours) with no on-call responsibilities (with five-day/40 hour work week optional)
• Competitive annual salary
• Sign-on loan & retention bonus
• Residency stipends
• Relocation assistance
• Annual CME allowance
• Full medical, dental & vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays & bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wireless discounts through AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile
• Annual company events, recognition programs & anniversary incentives
• HRSA Loan repayment program partner
• Med Malpractice coverage with tail coverage

What You'll Do

As Medical Director, you will provide psychiatric evaluations and med checks as well as oversee our detoxification program. You will be supported by a nursing staff and experienced multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide ongoing medication management for behavioral health clients.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatric nursing staff, and advanced practice providers.
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to the mid-level practitioners as needed.
• Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary care coordination.
• Promote community education and strengthen relationships with medical providers throughout the region.
• Help guide clinical quality and best practices across the agency.
• Provide oversight to Serenity Hills detoxification program

What Makes This Position Different

At HSA, you will spend your time doing what you trained to do—providing exceptional psychiatric care.

You will enjoy:

• A manageable schedule designed around quality patient care
• One-hour psychiatric evaluations
• 20 or 30 minute medication management appointments.
• Dedicated clinical support staff and collaborative team environment
• Use of ambient listening for documentation efficiency
• Excellent work-life balance

About Human Service Agency

Human Service Agency is a non-profit behavioral health organization committed to improving the lives of individuals and families throughout northeastern South Dakota. Our multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, evidence-based mental health services while fostering a culture built on respect, collaboration, integrity, and excellence.When you join HSA, you are not just accepting a job—you become part of a team making a lasting difference every day.

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist
• South Dakota medical license (or ability to obtain)

Preferred:

• Passion for community mental health
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care