Department: 31009940 Adult Mental Health Services Abbott Northwestern Outpatient Clinic
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Hours: 40
Contract: Non-Union-NCT
Weekend Rotation: None
Job Profile Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Job Description:
Position Overview
Allina Health is seeking a Perinatal Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary Perinatal Mental Health Program, embedded within our hospital‑based outpatient mental health clinics and closely integrated with the Mother–Baby Clinical Service Line.
This role offers a hybrid practice model, combining in‑person clinical care with 1–2 days per week of virtual (telepsychiatry) services, supporting flexibility while maintaining strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
You will provide specialized psychiatric care to pregnant and postpartum patients, partner closely with obstetrics and pediatrics, and contribute to the continued growth of a comprehensive, system‑wide perinatal mental health continuum. Our team includes experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, LICSWs, specialty nurses, and advanced practice providers dedicated to evidence‑based, compassionate care throughout the perinatal period.
Recruitment conversations are individualized and relationship‑driven, reflecting how we care for our patients—holistically, thoughtfully, and with flexibility. We welcome psychiatrists with interests in clinical care, program development, education, consultation, or system‑level impact.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients across the perinatal period (pre‑conception, pregnancy, postpartum)
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Deliver outpatient psychiatric care, including medication management and collaborative treatment planning, in both in‑person and virtual settings
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Participate in perinatal psychiatry consults and eConsult services supporting OB/GYN, family medicine, pediatrics, and inpatient teams
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Collaborate closely with the Mother–Baby Clinical Service Line to support integrated, whole‑family care
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Contribute to education and training for clinicians across Allina Health (optional, based on interest)
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Partner with interdisciplinary team members including LICSWs, psychologists, nurses, and advanced practice providers
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Support program growth, including geographic expansion and development of additional levels of care (e.g., partial hospitalization, inpatient consultative models)
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Practice within a trauma‑informed, culturally responsive, and patient‑centered care model
Practice Environment
Allina Health’s Mental Health & Addiction Clinical Service Line offers a full continuum of care, including:
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Integrated behavioral health in primary care
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Specialty outpatient psychiatry clinics
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Addiction and co‑occurring disorder services
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Partial hospitalization and day treatment programs
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Inpatient psychiatric services
System Highlights:
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290+ mental health and addiction clinicians
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45 primary care clinics
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6 integrated psychiatry locations
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4 hospital‑based mental health clinics
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12 partial and day treatment programs
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15 emergency departments
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7 hospitals with 305 inpatient psychiatric beds
Clinical leadership is shared between psychiatry and psychology, working in close partnership with operations to advance access, quality, and innovation in mental health care.
Required Qualifications
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Doctoral/Ph.D. level advanced degree in Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or foreign equivalent from an approved school of medicine
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Completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited Residency training program in Psychiatry or foreign equivalency training
Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Physician - MN Board of Medical Practice required board certified in Psychiatry within two years of hire upon hire
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Licensed Physician - WI upon hire required
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BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
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Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate upon hire required
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Prescription Monitoring Program upon hire required
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National Provider Identifier upon hire required
Physical Demands
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Medium Work*:
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Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
Location: Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN (Hybrid: In‑Person + 1–2 Days Virtual)
Practice Setting: Hospital‑Based Outpatient Clinics | Mental Health and Addiction Service Line
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1.0 FTE, 8 hr weekday shifts
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Standard clinic hours: 8a-4:30p
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Option for 1-2 days/wk of remote work
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32 to 36 patient contact hours for a 1.0 FTE clinic provider
- 90-minute general adult intake sessions
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30-minute general adult follow-up sessions
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This position is located in a hospital-based outpatient clinic setting at Abbott Northwestern.
Pay Range:
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Benefit Summary:
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes up to $100 in well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
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Medical/Dental
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PTO/Time Away
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Retirement Savings Plans
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Life Insurance
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Short-term/Long-term Disability
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Paid Caregiver Leave
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Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
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Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
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Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.