Outpatient Psychiatrist at Headlight
San Diego, CA 92189
About the Job
Headlight offers a multiple disciplinary approach to mental healthcare, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management and self-care resources. Available via virtual visits or in-person, we make mental wellness easy and accessible. Our mission is to deliver mental health services in a way that’s easier and more human for everyone involved.
Our values
· Deliver excellent service: We’re determined to deliver world-class care to our clients. We build long- lasting relationships because we obsess over the details of our delivery and the quality of care.
· Make things easier: Getting help with mental health can be challenging and confusing for a lot of people. We remove barriers and simplify the process because it helps our clients get help and allows us to grow and help more people.
· Listen with empathy: Listen to each other with empathy. We value the deep understanding that creates a productive environment of collaboration, feedback, and support.
· Learn and Grow: We are always curious to improve our practice and our process. As we learn and grow, we can help more people, and that’s what it’s all about.
What makes us clinician obsessed?
· We are a mental health organization founded and led by experienced mental health clinicians.
· We learn from our clinicians - Throughout our history we have listened to clinicians’ feedback to improve the client and clinician experience.
· AI Transcription to automate note taking and documentation. On average this saves our clinicians 3 to 6 hours of documentation.
· We do not believe the “growth at all costs” model works in mental health care.
· An executive team with experience leading healthcare organizations, providing stability for clinicians and greater access for clients.
· We prioritize your well-being and aim to prevent burnout. Our full-time W-2 clinicians are based on 25 billed hours per week, emphasizing work-life balance, flexibility, and time for self-care.
· Access to Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Resources: Earn CEU days, receive reimbursements for CEU's, and have dedicated time each week to focus on your professional development.
· We offer strong administrative support for our clinicians, reducing the burden of billing and paperwork, so you can focus on what you love—providing care.
· Enjoy Clinical Independence: You have the autonomy to make decisions about patient care and treatment while having the backing and guidance of our experienced executive Psychologists and Psychiatrists for case consultations.
· Be part of a collaborative team environment and a supportive community. We organize our clinicians into small teams of 10 to 12 individuals, each with a clinical lead for assistance. You're never alone in your journey.
· Participate in our weekly lecture series hosted by our leading clinicians. This is an opportunity each week to attend informative sessions on various mental health topics.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
- Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
- Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
- Develop effective plan of care for patients
- Prescribe medications
- Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
- Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
- Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare
Qualifications
- Must have a medical degree, have completed an approved psychiatric residency
- Board Certification with The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
- Full, unencumbered MD license in the state you practice
- Active DEA in the state your prescribing
- In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
- Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms
- A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
- Thoughtful and compassionate
- Must be able to work in office as part of our hybrid model
Above compensation represents total compensation. Total compensation is equal to our base salary of $250,000 plus Headlights monthly billed hour bonus and monthly supervision fee.
- Total Yearly Compensation at 25 billed hours- $289,000 (with 4 Supervised NPs $313,000)
- Total Yearly Compensation at 27 billed hours- $302,920 (with 4 Supervised NPs $326,920)
- Total Yearly Compensation at 30 billed hours- $323,800 (with 4 Supervised NPs $347,800)
Benefits
· W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
· Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
· CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
· Vacation, Sick, Holiday
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
· 401(k) plan with company contribution
· Convenient work from home or hybrid options
· Flexible schedule
Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!
Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.
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