Job Description

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

Required

• 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 90,000
  • 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:

• 15x Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplace
• 5x USA Top Workplaces
• 2x Culture Excellence Award winner for Purpose & Values

You’ll 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. You’ll 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, there’s something for everyone.

Join Us

If you’re 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
Sydney.peterson@forthc.com
(920) 568-5163