Psychiatrist - Outpatient

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance

403(b) retirement

CME funds

Licensure reimbursement

Sign-on bonus

PTO + CME

Job summary

Meritas Advisory Group, LLC is seeking a Psychiatrist for outpatient services in East Chicago, IN. This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with optional weekend/holiday rounding and relocation assistance.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy integration, and collaboration with care teams. Board eligibility or certification with Indiana licensure is required; EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABPN with plan for certification.
• Indiana Medical License and CSR/DEA registration eligibility/possession.
• Experience with EPIC EMR and AI-assisted documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications with efficacy/safety focus.
• Use psychotherapeutic methods with pharmacological treatments for acute/chronic conditions.
• Collaborate with primary care, social work, and nursing for integrated care.
• Maintain accurate EMR and participate in clinical quality reviews.

Skills

Psychiatry

EPIC EMR

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABPN Certification (Board Certified/Eligible)

Tools

EPIC EMR

AI-assisted documentation

Job description

Psychiatrist - Outpatient
Job Type : Full-time, Permanent | Monday - Friday | Weekend/Holiday Rounding 1:8 or better
Location: East Chicago, IN

**Relocation Assistance available**

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