Outpatient Psychiatrist N Cobb

Wellstar Health System • Kennesaw, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Medical Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team at the Windy Hill location. This is a full-time position where you will provide high-quality psychiatric care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to evidence-based practice, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completed residency in Psychiatry from an accredited program.
• Current and unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
• Strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in using electronic medical records (Epic experience preferred).
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach with a commitment to teamwork and professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in outpatient psychiatric care is preferred but not required.
• Epic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for adult patients with a wide range of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and more.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, or other therapeutic interventions.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects, and adjusting treatment as needed.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, nurses, and primary care physicians, to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes using Wellstar’s electronic medical record system (Epic).
• Educate patients and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and strategies for managing symptoms.
• Provide crisis intervention services as needed, including risk assessment and management of patients with suicidal or homicidal ideation.
• Offer psychiatric consultations to other medical professionals within the Wellstar system, providing expertise on complex cases.
• Stay current with advancements in psychiatry by participating in continuing education, attending relevant conferences, and engaging in peer consultations.
• Adhere to all regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as Wellstar policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• Malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation assistance if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees