Wellstar Health System

Wellstar Health System is seeking an experienced and visionary psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for our Outpatient Psychiatry services. This physician leader will play a key role in shaping clinical strategy, supporting provider growth, and advancing high-quality behavioral healthcare across our expanding outpatient network. This is an exciting opportunity for a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for leadership, program development, and collaborative care delivery within a nationally recognized health system.

• Leadership role within a growing behavioral health service line
• Combination of clinical and administrative responsibilities
• Opportunity to influence program development and operational strategy
• Collaborative multidisciplinary environment with strong executive support
• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits
• Supportive culture focused on innovation, quality, and patient-centered care
  

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for outpatient psychiatry services
• Partner with operational leadership to drive strategic growth initiatives
• Support provider recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and retention efforts
• Promote evidence-based psychiatric care and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across behavioral health and primary care
• Assist with policy development, workflow optimization, and clinical best practices
• Participate in provider performance management and peer review processes
• Maintain an active outpatient psychiatry practice
  

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia
• Minimum of 3–5 years of outpatient psychiatry experience preferred
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and foster collaborative relationships
• Strong communication, organizational, and strategic planning skills
  

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems, recognized for delivering world-class care and improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve. Our behavioral health team is committed to expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health services across the region.

Join a health system that values innovation, leadership, and compassionate care while helping shape the future of outpatient behavioral health services across Georgia.