Psychiatrist - Part-Time

Psychiatrist - Part-Time

Meridian Counseling, Provo, Utah, United States

About this position

About Meridian Counseling

Meridian Counseling is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral health services. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, clinical excellence, and whole-person care while fostering a supportive environment for both clients and providers. Learn more at

Position Overview

Meridian Counseling is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team. This role combines direct patient psychiatric care with clinical collaboration and mentorship for a team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), 103 NP classification nurses governed by AB890. The Psychiatrist will work closely under the guidance of the Medical Director to support high-quality psychiatric care, clinical best practices, provider development, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to help shape psychiatric programming within a supportive and mission‑driven outpatient mental health practice. The role also includes the potential for profit‑sharing opportunities based on organizational and provider performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management services for outpatient clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with therapists.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, legal, and ethical standards.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as clinically indicated.

PMHNP Collaboration & Clinical Support

• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and support to a team of PMHNP (103 NPs).
• Assist with complex diagnostic clarification and medication management cases.
• Support evidence-based prescribing practices and clinical quality initiatives.
• Participate in case consultation meetings and peer collaboration discussions.
• Help promote consistency in clinical standards, workflows, and psychiatric best practices.
• Serve as a clinical resource for psychiatric providers regarding treatment planning and patient care concerns.

Leadership & Organizational Collaboration

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Medical Director.
• Participate in psychiatric department meetings, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support organizational growth, provider retention, and clinical excellence initiatives.
• Assist in the development of psychiatric protocols, training materials, and clinical guidance when appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active and unrestricted California medical license.
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric medication management.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred

• Experience collaborating with or supervising Advanced Practice Providers (PMHNPs).
• Experience in community mental health or outpatient behavioral health settings.
• Familiarity with telehealth psychiatric care.
• Interest in leadership, program development, and provider mentorship.
• Part‑time availability with flexible scheduling options.
• Hybrid and telehealth opportunities may be available.
• Administrative support provided.
• Professional collaboration within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Opportunity for leadership growth and organizational impact.

Salary Information

$180 - $200 per hour.

Note: This job description serves as a general guide and may be subject to change based on Meridian’s needs and industry developments. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the nature of the clinical services provided.