Outpatient Psychiatrist
MedStar Health · Washington, DC
Posted October 17, 2026
MedStar Washington Hospital Center · 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC, US, 20010
- Pay: $20 per year
- Schedule: Full Time, Day
- Location: MedStar Washington Hospital Center
- MedStar Job ID: 169290
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a full-time Outpatient Adult Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team in Washington, D.C. This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist interested in providing comprehensive outpatient care while working alongside a collaborative team of mental health professionals.
Our program takes a multidisciplinary approach to mental health care, bringing together psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, clinical counselors, psychiatric nurses, and other members of the care team to address the needs of the whole patient.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in outpatient psychiatry and enjoy working in a collaborative environment with opportunities to contribute to a growing academic health system.
Position Highlights
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Opportunities for teaching and working with learners in an academic medical center
- Collegial environment with support from a broad team of behavioral health professionals
- Opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in the nation's capital
- New graduates and experienced psychiatrists are encouraged to apply
- Visa sponsorship candidates may be considered
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care for adult outpatient patients.
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health conditions.
- Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate referrals and continuity of care as needed.
- Participate in teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and other trainees.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Participate in quality improvement and departmental initiatives.
Call Schedule
The call commitment is designed to provide reasonable coverage while maintaining a strong outpatient focus:
- One weeknight of call every two weeks
- Two weekend days approximately every eight weeks
- One weekend day includes a 24-hour shift
- The second weekend day involves rounding on patients and leaving afterward
- One holiday per year
As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect
- A competitive salary
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and CME allowance
- Retirement plan – 403-B with % employer match
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
- Eligible for medical licensure in Washington, DC
- Open to experienced Psychiatrists and new graduates
- Strong clinical skills, a passion for patient care, and excellent communication skills
Employer
MedStar Health
MedStar Health is the largest health system and the largest provider of healthcare services in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore region. A non-profit organization, MedStar brings together 30,000 associates working at 10 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care sites, more than 700 access points of care across more than 225 zip codes in 17 counties in Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia.
The MedStar system includes:
- Hospitals including MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Montgomery, MedStar Southern Maryland and MedStar St. Mary's
- MedStar Medical Group, one of the nation's 15 largest medical groups, plus ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care and primary care practices across the region
- One of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, with major research and innovation platforms
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MedStar:
- Published hiring ranges on every position
- The largest employed anesthesia group in the region, with MDAs, CRNAs and CAAs employed directly by the health system
- Productivity and quality incentives, paid malpractice, CME time and allowance, and 403(b), 457(b) and 457(f) retirement plans on many roles
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility as a non-profit employer
Recognition: MedStar Health has been named one of "America's Greatest Workplaces" by Newsweek (including Inclusion and Diversity, Women, Parents and Families, Mental Wellbeing and Healthcare) and one of "America's Best Employers" by Forbes. MedStar is committed to equity for all people and communities.