Outpatient Psychiatrist – Adult or Child & Adolescent

LifeStance Health

. Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult or child/adolescent populations .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeLa Jolla • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $375,000 - $440,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing outpatient psychiatric care, including medication management and psychotherapy, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered mental healthcare. Holds board certification in Psychiatry and is licensed or eligible for licensure in California.

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Board-Certified In PsychiatryLicensed In CaliforniaOutpatient Psychiatric CareMedication ManagementPsychotherapy

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Hard Skills

Outpatient Psychiatric CareMedication ManagementPsychotherapy

Soft Skills

Passionate About High-Quality CareValues FlexibilityValues IndependenceValues Work-Life Balance

Certifications & Qualifications

Board-Certified In PsychiatryBoard-Eligible In Psychiatry

Industry Keywords

Adult PsychiatryChild PsychiatryAdolescent PsychiatryPatient-Centered CareMultidisciplinary Team

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult or child/adolescent populations
Customize practice through medication management, psychotherapy, or a blend
Determine preferred caseload and patient volume
Collaborate with a supportive, multidisciplinary team
Deliver patient-centered mental healthcare in an outpatient setting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry (Adult or Child & Adolescent)
Licensed or eligible for licensure in California
Passionate about delivering high-quality outpatient care
Values flexibility, independence, and work-life balance
Part-time availability of 15+ hours/week or full-time availability of 30+ hours/week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-On Bonus
Annual Incentive Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package (for eligible providers)
401(k) with 4% Match
CME Allowance
Annual Funds for Licensure/Association Dues
Paid Paternity Leave
Malpractice Insurance Provided
Flexible Scheduling: Monday–Friday, with weekends optional
Hybrid Model: Work from home with as little as 1 day/week in-office
Modern Workspaces: Beautifully designed, thoughtfully laid-out offices
Multiple Locations: Options throughout the region to minimize commute
Clinical Autonomy: Treat patients the way you believe is best