Outpatient General Psychiatrist | Independent Contractor | Sacramento, CA

Company: Universal Health Services
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Outpatient General Psychiatrist | Independent Contractor | Sacramento, CA We are seeking a full-time Outpatient General Psychiatrist to join our dynamic team as an Independent Contractor at Heritage Oaks Hospital in Sacramento, California . In this role you will provide IOP and PHP services to adults and adolescents. Inpatient work is also available if interested. This opportunity comes with great flexibility, lucrative compensation potential, and the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative care team. Quick Facts Employment Type: Independent Contractor/1099 Divers Payor Mix: Offering financial stability and varied patient population Schedule / Hours: Flexible schedule that promotes a great work-life balance Patient Volume: 10 to 30 patients, outpatient Location: Sacramento, CA Practice Setting: 125-bed Behavioral Health Hospital Responsibilities Provide IOP and PHP services for adults and adolescent; inpatient work is optional Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff Compensation Lucrative compensation, potential income ranging from $300K - $450K Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support Qualifications Board Certified / Board Eligible in Adult or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Current California medical license in good standing or ability to obtain Current DEA license Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians About the Organization & Community Heritage Oaks Hospital is a 125-bed acute psychiatric hospital, a well-established facility with a strong reputation. Offering inpatient and outpatient services. We provide comprehensive treatment services tailored to teens, adults and senior adults. Our services encompass diverse psychiatric concerns, substance abuse and chemical dependency treatments. We prioritize service excellence, ensuring each patient receives optimal care. Sacramento, CA, the capital city is located in the north-central part of the state, about 90 miles northeast of San Francisco. The city is known for cultural diversity, famous for farm-to-fork cuisine and vibrant farmers markets, a growing arts and cultural scene with galleries, theaters and museums, and outdoor activities along river trails, parks and bike paths. Heritage Oaks Hospital is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc, one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K. For more information about the position or to apply, please contact: Diana Stellhorn | UHS In-house Physician Recruiter, Behavioral Health Division |Cell 414-202-5063 Diana.Stellhorn@uhsinc.com linkedin.com/in/dianastellhorn Physician Career Opportunities Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com

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