Lead Psychiatrist

Job description

Join us at Hightop Health, a physician-led practice delivering innovative outpatient mental health care in Georgia.

Hightop Health is seeking a Lead Psychiatric Physician to join our integrative, collaborative team in Athens, GA . We believe in treating the whole person while providing care that is thoughtful, integrative, and tailored to each patient. From advanced therapies like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), ketamine infusions, and SPRAVATO® to comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy, our clinicians have every tool at their fingertips to deliver meaningful, patient-centered care.

Why Work at Hightop Health
• Manageable patient volume: 11–12 patients per day
• Adequate time with patients: 60-minute initial consultations, 30-minute follow-ups
• No nights, no weekends, no call
• Flexible Hybrid schedule
• Total compensation package: $300k–$400k+
○ Guaranteed base salary + quality bonus + generous supervisory stipend
• Sign-on and relocation bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, 401k match, $3000 yearly CME reimbursement, malpractice insurance with tail
• State-of-the-art EHR with AI-assisted note writing and integrated psychological assessments

Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat mental illnesses including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, ADHD, and co-morbid substance use disorders
• Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans, adjusting as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Deliver or supervise interventional treatments (IV ketamine, TMS) and refer to our IOP clinic as appropriate
• Provide supportive therapy and coordinate care with our network of psychotherapy specialists as needed
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and therapists
• Order labs and specialty consultations to integrate mental and physical health care
• Actively engage in supervision of Advanced Practice Providers. HTH will protect time in your schedule for this teaching and supervisory role and we will help you develop a comprehensive and supportive structure for collaborating with your APPs
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records

Ideal Candidate
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Completed an accredited psychiatry residency program
• Experience or interest in advanced treatments including TMS, Spravato®, ketamine, and IOP
• Excellent diagnostic skills and ability to develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Proficient in supportive therapy and referral to specialized psychotherapy as appropriate
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Actively engage in supervision of Advanced Practice Providers. HTH will protect time in your schedule for this teaching and supervisory role and we will help you develop a comprehensive and supportive structure for collaborating with your APPs
• Detail-oriented with ability to maintain accurate patient documentation

About Hightop Health

Hightop Health is the premier outpatient mental health group, committed to setting the standard for superior patient care. Our Centers of Excellence combine cutting-edge research, advanced treatment options, and industry-leading expertise to deliver evidence-based, integrative psychiatry that treats the whole person. Care is provided by top-tier clinicians who truly care, and each treatment plan is as unique as the patient receiving it, blending traditional and novel interventions, biological and psychological approaches, and personalized strategies informed by real-world outcomes.


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