Psychiatrist - Contract

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Contract at ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Psychiatry position at ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP lists compensation for this physician position at $250k to $300k annually.

This is approximately 8% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $300000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Supervision, Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Communication Skills, Behavioral Health, Co-occurring Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Eating Disorder Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist is responsible for clinical supervision and oversight of psychiatric nurse practitioners, conducting evaluations, and providing medication management. They also collaborate with staff on clinical activities and participate in marketing and outreach events.