
Optum
Psychiatrist - Appleton WI | Do your life’s best work
Appleton, WI
Sherman Counseling, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team in Appleton, WI. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders in a clinical outpatient setting. You will have the flexibility to create your own schedule and see clients at home via telehealth and in-person at our office in Appleton, WI. This a 1.0 FTE.
Sherman Counseling is one of Wisconsin's leading counseling centers. Our experienced team of professionals offers a wide variety of comprehensive outpatient resources including cognitive behavioral therapy, marriage and family counseling, Brainspotting therapy, psychotherapy, group therapy; and individual counseling for children, teens, adults and seniors.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Utilize evidence-based screening tools, medical tests, and diagnostic criteria to diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans
- Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications per established protocols and clinical guidelines; monitor medication efficacy and side effects, adjusting treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
Required Qualifications:
- M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine)
- Active, unrestricted Psychiatrist license in the state of Wisconsin
- Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for prescribing controlled substances
- Board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Currently eligible to be enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program or able to terminate opt-out (if applicable) prior to starting a new position
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of clinical experience treating adolescents and/or adults
- Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation including MS Office Suite and Athena RMS or other Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
- Knowledge of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Knowledge of Spravato
- Willingness and ability to be a collaborating physician with PMHNPs
About Optum
Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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Total Population
75,133
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$913
Median Home Value
$192,200
Median Income
$75,469
Posted June 19, 2025