JobsUSAOutpatient Psychiatrist - San Diego (Part time)
Company : Headlight
Location : San Diego, CA
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Part Time
Category : Physicians & Surgeons
Occupation : Psychiatrist
Job Details
Outpatient Psychiatrist - San Diego (Part Time)
Join a team that's transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it's a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.
This position reports directly to our Chief Medical Officer and plays an integral role at our Carlsbad office. It is part of our Part-Time Flex program and is classified as a W-2 employee role, meaning we cover all employment taxes, malpractice and liability insurance, and provide access to our 401(k) plan. As a Psychiatrist at Headlight, you will work in a hybrid modelspending 2 to 3 days per week in our Carlsbad officesupporting both direct patient care and our Spravato Program.
Our Clinicians Chose Headlight Because...
- Clinician Led Expertise
- Admin Work on Autopilot
- Innovative Technology
- Competitive Benefits
- Clinical Support
- Clinical Autonomy
- Collaborative Teams
Our Values
- Deliver Excellent Service
- Make Mental Health More Accessible
- Intentionally Listen
- Learn and Grow
- Communal Care
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 you are 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.
- 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. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
- Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.
Benefits
- W-2 role
- Sick pay
- 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 between 12 and 24 billable hours
- Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
$200 - $240 an hour
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.
By applying for this position, you consent to receive future communications from Headlight via email or text regarding this application and related employment opportunities. You may opt-out at anytime by contacting us directly. Job postings on Indeed and other job boards may post with total compensation (base + bonus). For the exact base salary range please check our website or our job-site.
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