Outpatient Psychiatrist, Part-Time Talent Network

Job overview

The Outpatient Psychiatrist, Part-Time Talent Network role is hybrid in San Diego, CA, with pay of $250–$270 per hour. Headlight’s stated mission is improving lives through accessible mental healthcare; the posting describes a hybrid model that includes office work two to three days per week to support its Spravato Program. The psychiatrist evaluates patients’ mental and emotional health, identifies disorders, develops care plans, prescribes medication, and monitors progress. The role contributes to coordinated outpatient care through collaboration with healthcare professionals and patient guidance.

What you'll do

• Review medical histories and gather information from family members and psychologists as needed
• evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral, and mental state
• identify mental disorders and determine treatment
• develop care plans
• prescribe medications
• analyze medical tests and track progress
• coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
• advise patients on coping with mental illness and emotional distress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

outpatient psychiatrist

part-time

hybrid

san diego ca

mental healthcare

psychiatry

medication management

patient care plans

abpn board certification

spravato program

$250–$270/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sick pay, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) contribution, flexible work-from-home or hybrid options, flexible schedule of 12–24 billable hours, credentialing support, training, and growth opportunities.

Why this role

The posting requires a medical degree, approved psychiatric residency, ABPN board certification, an unrestricted state medical license, and active DEA registration. The hybrid model requires office work two to three days per week for the Spravato Program.

About the employer

Headlight is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists. Sector: 62.