Manager, Outpatient Services - Behavioral Health

This Manager, Outpatient Services - Behavioral Health position at Lifepoint Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Psychiatry position at Lifepoint Health 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.

This position is based in Fort Worth, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Patient care auditing, Staff scheduling, Treatment plan auditing, Utilization review, Pre-certification, Concurrent reviews, Referral management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Manager of Outpatient Services oversees daily program operations, including staff scheduling, patient care audits, and treatment plan compliance. They also manage relationships with referral sources and payers while ensuring the outpatient team meets clinical and administrative standards.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Family Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance, Loan Assistance, 401(k) Retirement Package with Company Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.