Outpatient Psychiatrist (1099)

Be part of a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Headlight was founded in 2020 by clinicians Dr. Manish Sheth and Dr. Shashita Inamdar with a vision to deliver high-quality, accessible mental health services. We offer a multidisciplinary approach to care, including therapy and medication management, through both virtual visits and in-person appointments—meeting people where they are. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.

Our clinicians chose Headlight because… 

·      Led by Clinicians, for Clinicians: Founded by Dr. Manish Sheth and Dr. Shashita Inamdar, Headlight is built by people who understand the work because they’ve done it themselves.

·      We Make Your Job Easier: From AI-powered notes with Blueprint AI to automated medical record retrieval, we invest in tools that reduce your workload—not add to it.

·      Full Caseloads, Thoughtfully Matched: Our smart matching technology helps create strong therapeutic connections, and our broad referral network keeps your schedule full.

·      Real Clinical Support: Join consult groups or schedule one-on-one case reviews with experienced clinicians whenever you need insight or connection.

·      25-Hour Productivity Model: Full-time means 25 billed hours per week—because your well-being matters. Prefer flexibility? Our part-time schedule puts you in control.

·      Dedicated Time for Growth: Earn CEU days, get reimbursed for CEU credits, and enjoy protected time each week to invest in your development.

·      Focus on Care, Not Paperwork: Our admin team takes on the busywork—billing, records, and more—so you can focus on your clients.

·      Autonomy with Support: Make clinical decisions confidently, knowing you have access to expert guidance when you need it.

·      You’ll Never Feel Alone: Join a tight-knit team of 10–12 clinicians, with a clinical lead who’s there for support, mentorship, and real connection.

·      Learn, Every Week: Our weekly clinical lecture series keeps you inspired, informed, and connected to the latest in the field.

Our values

·      Deliver Excellent Service  We’re determined to deliver world-class care to our clients. We build long-lasting relationships because we’re intentional about the details of our delivery and quality of care.

·      Make Mental Health More Accessible Accessing mental health treatment shouldn’t be as hard as it is. We remove the barriers and simplify the process because it means our clients get the help they need, when they need it.

·      Intentionally Listen Communicate with empathy. We value deep understandings that create a healthy environment of collaboration, feedback and support.

·      Learn and Grow  Every day is an opportunity to do better. We want to learn and grow. Our curiosity fuels our desire to improve our practice and process. As we learn and grow, we can help more people – which is what we’re all about.

·      Communal Care  We help each other be the best by creating a culture of empathy, respect, growth and balance.

• Review patients’ medical history and collect additional information from family members and psychologists as needed
• Evaluate patients’ emotional, behavioral and mental state through discussion, observation and analysis
• Identify mental disorders and determine best treatments
• Develop effective plan of care for patients
• Prescribe medications
• Analyze medical tests and track patients’ progress
• Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required
• Advise patients on how to cope with mental diseases and emotional breakdowns
• Research medical issues and new medical treatments to update your knowledge on mental healthcare

• Must have a medical degree, have completed an approved psychiatric residency
• Board Certification with The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Full, unencumbered MD license in the state you practice
• Active DEA in the state your prescribing   
• In-depth knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions to a non-medical audience
• Strong observation skills to accurately evaluate patients’ demeanor and identify symptoms
• A great bedside manner and the ability to remain calm, empathetic and patient while interacting with patients who suffer from severe mental disorders
• Thoughtful and compassionate
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.

• 1099
• Flexible Schedule, see clients when you want to see clients
• Remote or Hybrid opportunities

• FT or PT availability
• Earn additional income by supervising NP's

Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!

Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

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