Lead Psychiatrist

Job Title:

Lead Psychiatrist -

Outpatient Only Location:

Columbia, TN Position Overview:

The Lead Psychiatrist is responsible for diagnosing and treating a range of mental and behavioral health conditions in an outpatient setting. This role involves providing clinical leadership, supervising multidisciplinary mental health staff, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. The psychiatrist collaborates with interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans that support patient well-being and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including assessment of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive functioning. Diagnose mental health disorders and determine appropriate treatment plans. Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures. Prescribe and manage medications, educating patients on proper use and expected outcomes. Provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed. Supervise and support mental health professionals, including nurse practitioners, psychologists, and social workers. Develop and implement patient management and care plans, ensuring continuity of care. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient services and resources. Review external medical records and manage co-managed care cases. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records systems. Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and organizational policies. Provide patient and family education focused on wellness, prevention, and self-management. Participate in outreach initiatives and support patient engagement and retention efforts. Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards at all times.

Qualifications:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry. Active, unrestricted medical license (in any U.S. state or as required). Current DEA registration. Minimum 1-3 years of clinical experience treating adult patients (may vary). Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Work Environment & Schedule:

Outpatient clinical setting On-site role Weekday schedule