The Psychiatrist for Street-based Services evaluates, diagnoses, and treats high-need, homeless individuals in a street outreach setting.
- Develops and monitors treatment plans, including low-barrier medication prescriptions.
- Performs in-person assessments and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintains documentation and ensures quality care, responding to emergencies as needed.
- Works in dynamic environments, visiting clients at tents and encampments.
- Qualifications include board certification, licensure, experience with severe mental illnesses, and comfort with harm reduction approaches.
- Preferred bilingual skills and experience with substance use treatments.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more. The role offers part-time hours (32/week) with a competitive salary ($200K–$260K/year).
The position emphasizes collaboration, cultural competency, and serving vulnerable populations in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
Professional Field
Psychiatry
Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare FieldPatient Focus
Diagnoses
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Issues
Medication Management
Therapeutic Approach
Methodologies
Pharmacotherapy
Modalities
Individuals
Practice Specifics
Populations
Individuals with Addiction Issues
Settings
Milieu
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home




