Psychiatrist

PsychiatryNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$224k-$272k

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Job Title

Psychiatrist

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000004620

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$224,400 - $272,400 BASED ON BOARD CERTIFICATION

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking qualified candidates for a Psychiatrist at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Candidates should be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry with a career interest or experience in public hospital psychiatry. This psychiatrist will enjoy a very supportive setting with collegial relationships with a large psychiatric/medical staff.

In conjunction with a comprehensive treatment team, the psychiatrist addresses the clinical/psychiatric needs of adult individuals (civil and forensic) after assessment and diagnosis. Comprehensive care plans are prepared addressing treatment including behavioral support and psychopharmacology.

Support is provided by the rest of the team, which consists of a medical provider, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and others.

Compensation

  • Psychiatrist - $224,400
  • Board Certified Psychiatrist - $260,400
  • Forensic Board Certified Psychiatrist - $272,400

Qualifications

Graduation from a medical school recognized by the composite State board of medical examiners. Licensure or license eligibility to practice medicine at a state institution or in the State of Georgia as provided by State law is required. The candidate must also have completed an accredited psychiatry residency program and be board eligible in psychiatry.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the qualifications listed above, possess the following: certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, experience in treating persons with serious and persistent mental illness, and in providing care as a leader and member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

This position will close when we have an adequate candidate pool.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will assess and diagnose adult patients in civil and forensic settings to develop comprehensive treatment plans. They will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team including psychologists, social workers, and nurses to provide psychopharmacology and behavioral support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentForensic psychiatryInterdisciplinary treatment planningMental health treatmentPatient careMedical leadership

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 66% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$248k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $258k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
CME allowance
46%
Visa sponsorship
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,809 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$164k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,308/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, GA-AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Robust State Benefits Package
State Retirement/Pension
Day Shift Schedule
Supportive Multidisciplinary Team