Psychiatrist - MD or DO - Part Time
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Doctor/Physician
Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant
Psychiatrist - MD or DO - Part Time
Comprehensive Med Psych Systems (CMPS), part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatrist - MD or DO to join our team in Huntsville, AL. Optum is a clinician‑led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high‑end medical service, compassionate care and industry‑leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physicalגע, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be – helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere.
We’re connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it’s your chance to improve the může lives of millions while caring, connecting, growing together.
As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders. This is an outpatient clinical environment where you will interact directly with patients.
Responsibilities- Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family, and group treatment
- Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
- Collaborate as a member of a multidisciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
- Foster excellent provider‑patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
- Opportunities to represent the practice in community presentations and lectures
- Participate in enriching the training experience of our graduate students
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in state of practice
- 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience post‑residency
- Board‑Eligible or Board‑Certified in state of practice
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation – Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
- Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families
The salary range for this role is $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full‑time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. United Health Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
In addition to your salary, United Health Group offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with United Health Group, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
Optum Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation niemc, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Optum Care is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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- Not Applicable
- Part‑time
- Health Care Provider
- Hospitals and Health Care
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