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Meridian Counseling
St. George, Utah, United States

About Meridian Counseling

Meridian Counseling is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral health services. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, clinical excellence, and whole‑person care while fostering a supportive environment for both clients and providers. Learn more at www.meridian-counseling.com.

Position Overview:

Meridian Counseling is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team. This role combines direct patient psychiatric care with clinical collaboration and mentorship for a team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), 103 NP classification nurses governed by AB890.

The Psychiatrist will work closely under the guidance of the Medical Director to support high-quality psychiatric care, clinical best practices, provider development, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to help shape psychiatric programming within a supportive and mission‑driven outpatient mental health practice.

This role also includes the potential for profit‑sharing opportunities based on organizational and provider performance.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management services for outpatient clients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with therapists
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, legal, and ethical standards
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as clinically indicated

• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and support to a team of PMHNP (103 NPs)
• Assist with complex diagnostic clarification and medication management cases
• Support evidence‑based prescribing practices and clinical quality initiatives
• Participate in case consultation meetings and peer collaboration discussions
• Help promote consistency in clinical standards, workflows, and psychiatric best practices
• Serve as a clinical resource for psychiatric providers regarding treatment planning and patient care concerns

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Medical Director
• Participate in psychiatric department meetings, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support organizational growth, provider retention, and clinical excellence initiatives
• Assist in the development of psychiatric protocols, training materials, and clinical guidance when appropriate

Required:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified and/or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted California medical license
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric medication management
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

• Experience collaborating with or supervising Advanced Practice Providers (PMHNPs)
• Experience in community mental health or outpatient behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with telehealth psychiatric care
• Interest in leadership, program development, and provider mentorship
• This is a part‑time role requiring an average of 20 hours weekly, with the expectation to expand into a full‑time position as the practice grows.
• Flexible scheduling options available
• Hybrid and telehealth opportunities may be available
• Administrative support provided
• Flexible work environment
• Administrative and clinical support
• Professional collaboration within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Opportunity for leadership growth and organizational impact

Note: This job description serves as a general guide and may be subject to change based on Meridian’s needs and industry developments. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the nature of the clinical services provided.

$180 - $200 hourly wage