Psychiatry Physician

Psychiatrist MD/DO Flexible 12-16 Hrs/Week San Jose, CA

Psychiatrists - looking for a long-term opportunity with exceptional schedule flexibility, limited weekly hours, and the chance to make a meaningful impact with an underserved patient population?
We†re seeking a Psychiatrist MD/DO for a long-term outpatient opportunity in San Jose, California. This position offers approximately 12-16 hours per week, a highly flexible weekday schedule.
This role requires a psychiatrist who is comfortable treating patients age 5 through adulthood. Adult-only psychiatrists will not be considered.
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

ONLY 12-16 HOURS PER WEEK
DESIGN A CONSISTENT WEEKLY SCHEDULE
LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY
Outpatient Psychiatry
Patient Population: Ages 5+ Through Adulthood
Approximately 6-10 Patients Per Full Clinical Day
Monday-Friday Business Hours
Medication Management + Psychiatric Evaluations
Developmental Disabilities + Mental Health Focus
Interdisciplinary Clinical Team
Local / Drive-In Candidates Only
San Jose, California
THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a unique outpatient psychiatry position providing care to individuals with developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.
The psychiatrist will perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, mental status examinations, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing medication management. You'll work closely with the medical director, nurses, clinicians, therapists, and case managers to provide individualized, patient-centered psychiatric care.
Common diagnoses include anxiety disorders, depression, intermittent explosive disorder, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder.
A small portion of the work may also involve JV-220 documentation.
BUILD A SCHEDULE THAT WORKS

The facility is seeking approximately 12-16 hours of coverage per week, with flexibility to build a consistent schedule within Monday-Friday business hours.
Potential schedules may include:
Two Full Clinic Days
9:00 AM-1:00 PM 3 Days/Week
9:00 AM-3:00 PM 2 Days/Week
Other Consistent Weekday Arrangements
Current facility business hours are

8:30 AM-5:00 PM .
At least one day per week must be in person. Final onsite versus hybrid expectations should be confirmed during the interview process.
PATIENT VOLUME

For approximately a 7.5-hour clinical day, expect roughly:
6-10 Patients Per Day
Daily volume will vary depending on the mix of:
New Psychiatric Evaluations
Routine Follow-Ups
Medication Management
Patient Complexity
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
Mental Status Examinations
Diagnosis + Treatment Planning
Psychiatric Medication Management
Prescribing Medications, Including Controlled Substances
Review Laboratory and Diagnostic Information
Develop Individualized Mental Health Treatment Plans
Collaborate With an Interdisciplinary Clinical Team
Provide Family/Caregiver Education and Counseling
Complete Clinical Documentation
Provide Psychiatric Consultation and Peer Guidance
Participate in Quality Improvement Activities
Complete Legal/Court-Related Documentation When Appropriate
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

MD or DO
Active California Medical License
Must Treat Patients Age 5+
Must Be Comfortable Treating Both Younger and Adult Populations
Strong Psychiatric Evaluation + Medication Management Experience
Ability to Prescribe Controlled Substances
Strong Clinical Documentation and Communication Skills
Ability to Work Independently and Collaboratively
Comfortable Treating Individuals With Developmental Disabilities and Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions
BOARD STATUS

Board Certified or Board Eligible Preferred
Adult and/or Child Psychiatry certification/eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is highly preferred.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

This opportunity is specifically seeking a local or drive-in psychiatrist located within approximately 30 miles of ZIP code 95128.
Fly-in candidates will not be considered, and travel or mileage expenses are not covered.
ASSIGNMENT SNAPSHOT

Location:

San Jose, CA
Setting:

Outpatient Psychiatry
Schedule:

12-16 Hours/Week
Hours:

Flexible Monday-Friday
Patient Ages:

5+ Through Adult
Volume:

Approximately 6-10 Patients/Full Clinical Day
Duration:

Long-Term
EMR:

Avatar NX
Credentialing:

Approximately 30-60 Days
Interview:

Required
Rate:

$320+/Hour
PSYCHIATRISTS - FLEXIBILITY WITHOUT GIVING UP LONG-TERM CONTINUITY

12-16 hours per week. Flexible weekday scheduling. Long-term outpatient coverage. Ages 5 through adulthood.
If you're a California-licensed psychiatrist who enjoys working with a diverse patient population and can provide consistent local coverage in the San Jose area, this opportunity combines schedule flexibility, limited weekly hours, and long-term continuity of care.