Outpatient Psychiatrist

HeadlightTop Employer

1 month ago

United States$270k–328kFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Headlight as a Outpatient Psychiatrist 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

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 Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: 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.

provide industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.

Develop effective plan of care for patients Prescribe medications Analyze medical tests and track patients’.

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $270,000 to $328,000 annually.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

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

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Headlight in United States.

Key Skills

PsychiatryPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMedication PrescriptionMedical AnalysisCoordination of CarePsychotherapeutic MethodsCommunicationObservation SkillsBedside MannerEmpathyElectronic Health Record (EHR) ProficiencyNextGenComputer SkillsData Analysis

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Psychiatrist 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

Headlight lists compensation for this physician position at $270k to $328k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Psychiatry professionals.

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 ($270k–$328k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Medication Prescription, Medical Analysis, Coordination of Care, Psychotherapeutic Methods, Communication. 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 effective care plans. Responsibilities also involve tracking patient progress, coordinating hospitalizations when ne...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) contributions, CEU support, Vacation, Sick leave, Holiday. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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