Adult Outpatient Psychiatry - San Jose, CA

Job description

Job description
Physician (MD/DO) – Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
📍 Location: San Jose, CA
🕒 Schedule: Part-Time | 20 hours/week | Between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏥 Setting: Adult Outpatient | Float Role
💰 Compensation: $200–$215 per hour

Position Overview
We are seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our team in San Jose, CA in a part-time, outpatient setting. This is a float position, providing coverage across adult outpatient services. The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple clinic environments.

Strong preference for onsite providers.

Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult patients

Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an outpatient setting

Float between designated clinic locations as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, case managers, and support staff

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Ensure compliance with all clinical, regulatory, and organizational standards

Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)

DEA license required

Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred

Ability to work independently while supporting a team-based care model

Flexibility to work across multiple sites (float role)

Schedule & Work Environment
Part-time: 20 hours per week

Clinic hours fall between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Onsite presence strongly preferred

Adult outpatient setting with supportive clinical staff

Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for adult patients

Provide ongoing medication management and treatment planning

Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions

Deliver patient-centered care in an outpatient setting

Float between clinic locations as needed to support coverage

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, case managers, and support staff

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EHR

Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

Participate in care coordination and case discussions

Adhere to all clinical, regulatory, and organizational policies and standards
Qualifications

Qualifications

MD or DO degree from an accredited institution

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)

DEA license required

Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred

Ability to work independently while supporting a team-based care model

Flexibility to work across multiple sites (float role)
Working Hours

Schedule & Work Environment

Part-time: 20 hours per week

Clinic hours fall between 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Onsite presence strongly preferred

Adult outpatient setting with supportive clinical staff
Skills

Skills

Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills in adult psychiatry

Proficiency in medication management and psychopharmacology

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced outpatient setting

Flexibility and adaptability to function effectively in a float role

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse patient populations

Collaborative, team-oriented approach to care

Strong organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail with accurate and timely documentation

Cultural competency and sensitivity in treating diverse communities

Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems