Outpatient Psychiatrist

Outpatient Psychiatrist Fort HealthCare Behavioral Health
Location: Fort Atkinson WI
Position Type: Full-Time
Specialty: Psychiatry (BC/BE)

The Outpatient Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation diagnosis and ongoing medication management for patients in an outpatient clinical setting. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based patient-centered mental health care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team to support long-term recovery and wellness.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications including monitoring efficacy and side effects
• Provide supportive psychotherapy as appropriate
• Collaborate with psychologists therapists primary care providers and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate timely and compliant clinical documentation
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards state regulations and organizational policies
• Provide crisis intervention and referrals to higher levels of care when indicated
• Participate in case conferences clinical meetings and quality improvement activities

Patient Population

• Adults / Children & Adolescents / Geriatric
• Common conditions treated may include mood disorders anxiety disorders psychotic disorders ADHD PTSD and substance use disorders

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active (or eligible) state medical license
• DEA registration
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology

Preferred

• Experience in outpatient or community mental health settings
• Subspecialty training (e.g. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Addiction Psychiatry)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Patient-centered and culturally competent approach to care
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Time management and organizational skills

Work Environment & Schedule

• Outpatient clinic setting
• 4-5 clinic days
• Limited on-call requirements (telephone)
• In-person hybrid or telepsychiatry options may be available

Compensation & Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision retirement plans and more
• Generous PTO and CME allowance

• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness/reimbursement programs

About Fort HealthCare:

Fort HealthCare is an independent non-profit healthcare system with a mission to Improve the health and well-being of our community and a vision to Be the healthiest community in Wisconsin.

• 49-bed regional hospital serving a population of nearly 90000
  Full range of specialty services including:
• Cardiology ENT/Audiology Dermatology
• General Surgery Orthopedics OB/GYN Pulmonology
• Wound Care & Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
• 24/7 Emergency Department staffed by EM-trained physicians and APPs

Recognized workplace excellence:

• 16x Top Workplace award for Southeastern Wisconsin
• 6x USA Top Workplaces
• 2x Culture Excellence Award winner for Purpose & Values
• Top Workplace for Nursing 2026

Youll like it here in Fort Atkinson:

Enjoy living in a small town yet have easy access to big city amenities! Fort Atkinson is located just 30 miles east of Madison 60 miles west of Milwaukee and is a 2-hour drive from Chicago. Youll appreciate the low cost of living exceptional schools and safe family-oriented community. Plus opportunities for outdoor recreation abound!

With landmarks such as the Rock River and Glacial River Bike Trail Jefferson County boasts diverse recreation opportunities and safe family-friendly communities. From big-city amenities in Madison to the west all the way to the tranquil shores of Lake Country to the east theres something for everyone.

Join Us

If youre a compassionate Psychiatrist seeking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused health system we invite you to explore this exceptional opportunity.

To apply or learn more please contact:

Sydney Peterson Medical & Staffing Recruiter