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Job description
Psychiatry Opportunity in South Lake Tahoe, California
You'll step into a 100% outpatient Adult Psychiatry role in a mountain community where your clinical judgment and steady presence are valued. This position is designed for a psychiatrist who wants a predictable schedule, strong on-site support, and no inpatient responsibilities. If you enjoy thoughtful medication management and collaborative care, this Adult Psychiatry opportunity is worth a closer look.
Practice Overview
100% outpatient General/Adult Psychiatry; no inpatient duties and no call
You'll join a team with 1 Adult Psychiatrist, 1 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, and 2 LCSWs providing therapy
Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant support plus in-house scheduling coordinators for phones, scheduling, authorizations, and referrals
Clinical approach to medicine is conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing; you'll help stabilize and guide an established adult panel
Schedule
Full-time: 32 patient-facing hours/week (four 8-hour clinic days) plus 8 hours of admin time
Clinic hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM with lunch closed 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Typical volume: 7-14 patients/day depending on case mix
Visit lengths: 60-minute adult intakes (option up to 90 minutes for complex cases) and 30-minute follow-ups/med management
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary starting at $370,000 annually
$100,000 combined sign-on/transition bonus for housing or loan repayment assistance
Full benefits package including health, retirement, CME allowance, and full malpractice coverage
Telehealth visits available for local patients when conducted on-site
Candidate Requirements
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Comfortable managing a broad adult outpatient caseload in a collaborative clinic model
Aligned with conservative, evidence-based, on-label prescribing and willing to adjust existing regimens toward standard care
Comfortable practicing in a rural setting where higher-acuity crises may route through the ED/county services
Community & Location Highlights
Based in South Lake Tahoe, California-mountain living with year-round outdoor recreation nearby
Community hospital environment serving as a key hub for the region
Opportunities to participate in local outreach projects with support from a public relations team and community support director
Option to incorporate some child/adolescent cases if you have interest/training, alongside the Medical Director
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Worksite address
south lake tahoe, CA, 96153, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.