Outpatient Psychiatrist - Carlsbad (Part-time)

HeadlightTop Employer

1 month ago

United States$250 - $270 an hourPart TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Headlight as a Outpatient Psychiatrist - Carlsbad (Part-time) in United States. Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement.

Key Responsibilities

will work in a hybrid model—spending 2 to 3 days per week in our Carlsbad office—supporting both direct patient care and our Spravato Program.

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 2 to 3 day per week as part of our hybrid model to support our Spravato Program.

Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories.

implement better ways of delivering care.

Requirements

depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non

Benefits & Compensation

Hourly rate: $270/hr.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Headlight as a Outpatient Psychiatrist - Carlsbad (Part-time).

Key Skills

Patient CareSpravato Program SupportMedical History ReviewEmotional AssessmentTreatment PlanningMedication PrescriptionMedical Test AnalysisProgress TrackingHospitalization CoordinationPatient CounselingMedical ResearchPsychotherapeutic MethodsCommunicationObservation SkillsBedside MannerEHR Proficiency

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Psychiatrist - Carlsbad (Part-time) at Headlight a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Headlight is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $250 - $270 an hour.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $270 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Spravato Program Support, Medical History Review, Emotional Assessment, Treatment Planning, Medication Prescription, Medical Test Analysis, Progress Tracking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will review patient medical histories, evaluate mental states, identify disorders, and determine the best treatments, including prescribing medications and developing care plans. Responsibilities also involve analyzing medical tests, tracking progress, coordinating hospitalizations ...

Benefits package: Sick pay, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) plan with company contribution, Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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