Outpatient Psychiatrist
Outpatient Psychiatrist Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare Department: Psychiatry | Reports To: Medical Director Who We Are Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare exists to empower individuals to live healthy, purpose-filled lives on their terms. We are a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic rooted in the heart of northcentral Iowa and everything we do flows from a boundless belief in personal potential. Our vision is to engage individuals, families, and communities in personalized, whole-self care. We don't treat diagnoses in isolation; we walk alongside people, honoring their dignity and their story, and building care around their strengths and their goals. Across our region, we offer a continuum of services: outpatient psychiatry and counseling, residential substance use treatment, an Opioid Treatment Program, an intensive outpatient program (eIOP), an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, and drop-in centers in two communities. We also bring services directly to rural neighbors through outreach clinics across the region. The Opportunity We're looking for a psychiatrist who shares our belief that every person, regardless of circumstance, deserves compassionate, high-quality care and who wants to be part of a team that lives that out daily. In this role, you'll provide outpatient psychiatric care for adults navigating mental health and substance use challenges, as part of a richly collaborative team that includes an on-site psychiatrist, a virtual child psychiatrist, a virtual addiction/ family med psychiatrist, a family medicine physician, therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners (both in person and virtual), service navigators, nurses, and medical assistants. We have a team of people who work collaboratively to support our patients and community. This is a primarily weekday, outpatient position with no evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
What You'll Do
Empowering Patients Through Expert Care Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans that honor each patient's autonomy and lived experience, including psychopharmacologic interventions where appropriate. Provide ongoing medication management for outpatient and residential substance use patients, attentively monitoring effectiveness and side effects. Offer meaningful psychoeducation to patients and families to help them understand their conditions, their options, and the resources available to them. Resilient, Integrated Teamwork Serve as a bridge between medical and behavioral health staff using evidence based trauma-informed care. Consult with colleagues, case coordinators, and community partners Contribute your expertise to telemedicine policy and best practices, helping us extend care to those who need it. Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and community-facing initiatives that keep our care responsive, current, and grounded in our values. Documentation & Accountability Maintain complete, accurate records in accordance with professional standards. Uphold all HIPAA and 42 CFR regulations governing patient confidentiality. What You Bring M.D. or D.O. with board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry Iowa medical licensure (or eligibility to obtain) Valid DEA registration and National Provider Identifier (NPI) Confidence using telemedicine platforms to extend care to rural and satellite locations A deep, genuine commitment to serving individuals with dignity, respect, and a belief in their potential Why Prairie Ridge Our staff stays because the work is meaningful, the team is strong, and every day brings a reminder of why this matters. North central Iowa needs skilled, compassionate psychiatric care, and Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare is where that care lives. Be a part of team that is making a meaningful impact for those we serve.