Outpatient Psychiatrist

Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve better mental health and wellness? We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatrist to join our supportive and collaborative team in a flexible part-time role.

This opportunity includes working with children, adolescents, and adults, providing comprehensive psychiatric care across all stages of life in a welcoming outpatient setting.

Position Overview

Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients of all ages while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality mental health care.

Key Responsibilities

✔️ Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
✔️ Diagnose and manage a wide range of mental health conditions including ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and more
✔️ Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy recommendations
✔️ Collaborate with therapists, primary care providers, schools, families, and other healthcare professionals
✔️ Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support as needed
✔️ Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and Georgia state regulations
✔️ Participate in team meetings and clinical consultations
✔️ Stay current on the latest developments in psychiatric care and treatment approaches

Qualifications

✅ MD or DO from an accredited medical school

✅ Completed residency in Psychiatry

✅ Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
✅ Active Georgia medical license
✅ DEA license for Georgia
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
✅ Passion for working with diverse patient populations across the lifespan

Preferred Experience

✔️ Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings
✔️ Familiarity with telepsychiatry platforms and electronic health records (EHR)
✔️ Bilingual candidates (especially Spanish-speaking) are encouraged to apply

Schedule

✨ Flexible Part-Time Hours (15–22 hours/week)

Afternoon/evening availability a must!

Optional weekend hours available based on patient demand

Compensation & Benefits

💵 Competitive Fee-for-Service Hourly Compensation

Malpractice insurance coverage provided

📚 CME reimbursement

🤝 Supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance

Join a practice where your expertise can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families every day.

Backpack Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that the strength of our care depends on the diversity and well-being of our team. We celebrate differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other traits that make each person unique. We welcome and encourage diverse candidates to apply for any position for which they are qualified and to bring their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents to our team.