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How to hire an Outpatient Psychiatrist

Outpatient psychiatrist hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring outpatient psychiatrists in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire an outpatient psychiatrist is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new outpatient psychiatrist to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire an outpatient psychiatrist, step by step

To hire an outpatient psychiatrist, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire an outpatient psychiatrist:

Here's a step-by-step outpatient psychiatrist hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write an outpatient psychiatrist job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new outpatient psychiatrist
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an Outpatient Psychiatrist do?

Outpatient psychiatrists are medical professionals who are responsible for providing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention plans for outpatients with mental health problems as well as substance use disorders. These psychiatrists are required to supervise psychiatry residents with outpatient psychotherapy and medication management while working with patients at the psychiatry wards. They must coordinate with insurance providers so that they can provide all the required information that is necessary to process payments for patient care. Outpatient psychiatrists must also supervise clinical professionals who are involved in mental health such as social workers and behavioral health technicians.

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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    Before you post your outpatient psychiatrist job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an outpatient psychiatrist for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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    An outpatient psychiatrist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, outpatient psychiatrists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

    This list shows salaries for various types of outpatient psychiatrists.

    Type Of Outpatient PsychiatristDescriptionHourly Rate
    Outpatient PsychiatristPhysicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show More$75-195
    Child & Adolescent PsychiatristChild and Adolescent Psychiatrists are mental health professionals who deal with children and adolescent individuals. Much like most psychiatrists, they are trained to handle individuals with mental health concerns... Show More$76-195
    Child PsychiatristA child psychiatrist specializes in diagnosing and treating behavioral and psychological issues of children. They develop treatment plans through various assessments and examinations, prescribing medication as needed... Show More$73-196
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common Skills:
    • Medication Management
    • EMR
    • Outpatient Clinic
    • Detox
    • Psychopharmacology
    Responsibilities:
    • Research of medical management using motivational interviewing and psychotherapy with Hispanic patients treating depression and anxiety disorders.
    • Conduct full neurological evaluation, including lab, MRI & /or EEG.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your outpatient psychiatrist job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An outpatient psychiatrist salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, outpatient psychiatrists' average salary in hawaii is 38% less than in alaska.
    • Seniority. Entry-level outpatient psychiatrists earn 62% less than senior-level outpatient psychiatrists.
    • Certifications. An outpatient psychiatrist with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an outpatient psychiatrist's salary.

    Average outpatient psychiatrist salary

    $252,897yearly

    $121.59 hourly rate

    Entry-level outpatient psychiatrist salary
    $156,000 yearly salary
    Updated February 7, 2025

    Average outpatient psychiatrist salary by state

    RankStateAvg. SalaryHourly Rate
    1Washington$278,442$134
    2Maine$273,613$132
    3California$262,620$126
    4Missouri$257,888$124
    5Oregon$251,537$121
    6Minnesota$249,866$120
    7Indiana$242,939$117
    8Pennsylvania$242,730$117
    9Wisconsin$242,482$117
    10New York$238,511$115
    11Ohio$236,467$114
    12North Carolina$233,401$112
    13Arizona$231,609$111
    14Georgia$230,433$111
    15Texas$223,211$107
    16District of Columbia$220,800$106
    17South Carolina$219,548$106
    18Maryland$218,390$105
    19Massachusetts$214,108$103
    20Oklahoma$209,796$101

    Average outpatient psychiatrist salary by company

    RankCompanyAverage SalaryHourly RateJob Openings
    1Allina Health$335,505$161.3022
    2Dignity Health$325,125$156.312
    3Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health$298,548$143.531
    4Piedmont Healthcare$291,411$140.10
    5Wellstar Health System$290,585$139.702
    6TidalHealth$289,774$139.31
    7Asante$287,856$138.392
    8St. Mary's Health Inc.$281,765$135.461
    9SEARHC$278,527$133.912
    10BayCare Health System$275,899$132.6416
    11SSM Health$272,649$131.083
    12Rochester Regional Health$272,259$130.89
    13Atlantic Health$270,662$130.133
    14Mayo Clinic$269,853$129.7428
    15Kaiser Permanente$269,463$129.5552
    16The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital$267,368$128.5412
    17Innovations$263,564$126.71
    18Aegis Therapies$263,262$126.5740
    19CovenantHealth$262,394$126.151
    20Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center, Inc.$261,471$125.7111
  4. Writing an Outpatient Psychiatrist Job Description

    A good outpatient psychiatrist job description should include a few things:

    • Summary of the role
    • List of responsibilities
    • Required skills and experience

    Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an outpatient psychiatrist job description:

    Outpatient Psychiatrist job description example

    Our system is seeking a Psychiatrist to help our serves seniors 55 and older throughout Indiana and eastern Illinois who are expiring dementia, Alzheimer’ s disease or exhibiting inconsistent, disruptive, unpredictable or even suicidal behavior. This position will primarily be outpatient and assist when needed on the inpatient side

    Ideal candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Candidate will display exceptional interpersonal skills and desire to develop strong ties with the community and build long-lasting relationships with patients. Physician will need to work collaboratively to coordinate and deliver the highest quality of patient care.
    WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: Flexible Schedule: Monday – Friday Weekday, Weekend & Holiday Call: Will take own call Primarily older adult patient population Average outpatient clinic volume: 12 - 15 patients per day Will provide cross coverage for inpatient geriatric psychiatrist as needed Average inpatient volume: 7 – 10 patients per day Common Diagnoses: Dementia Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance Depression Delirium Anxiety WHO WE ARE:
    We are a large health system that brings together the many primary care and specialty physician groups associated with our hospitals and access points across Indiana and Illinois. Our system includes over 1, 000 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers.

    Of our 260+ locations and 12 hospitals, many are nationally recognized Centers of Health Care Excellence. We take pride in providing compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
    WHAT WE OFFER:
    We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance for our providers. Full- and part-time opportunities are offered with benefits, which could include:
    Competitive compensation, including income guarantee, with bonus incentives Generous recruitment bonus program including relocation allowance; commencement and retention packages Paid malpractice 27 days of Allowed Time Off plus five additional paid days for CME with annual stipend Full benefits package, including health, life, dental, vision and legal insurance Retirement options, including 403(b), 457(b), 401(a) Short- and Long-Term Own Occupation Disability Customized marketing support Leadership development through board and committee opportunities
    Western Indiana is a desirable community in which to live and work. The AMA has designated Indiana as one of the nation’ s top “ physician friendly” states due to its favorable malpractice status. The region is the home of Purdue Research Park and many multi-national companies which contribute to a strong, local economy.
    Offerings include highly-ranked public and private schools and diverse cultural activities.
  5. Post your job

    There are a few common ways to find outpatient psychiatrists for your business:

    • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
    • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
    • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.
    To find outpatient psychiatrist candidates, you can consider the following options:
    • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
    • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
    • Post your job on free job posting websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    Recruiting outpatient psychiatrists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

    Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new outpatient psychiatrist

    Once you have selected a candidate for the outpatient psychiatrist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

    It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

    To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an outpatient psychiatrist?

Recruiting outpatient psychiatrists involves both the one-time costs of hiring and the ongoing costs of adding a new employee to your team. Your spending during the hiring process will mostly be on things like promoting the job on job boards, reviewing and interviewing candidates, and onboarding the new hire. Ongoing costs will obviously involve the employee's salary, but also may include things like benefits.

You can expect to pay around $252,897 per year for an outpatient psychiatrist, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for outpatient psychiatrists in the US typically range between $75 and $195 an hour.

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