Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
Listed compensation
$170-$220/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
- Compensation: 60% of Net Collections (Estimated compensation of $170-$220/hr W2)
- Employment Type: W2, Part-Time, Exempt
- Schedule: At least 16 clinical hours per week
Location: This is an onsite or hybrid position at any of our Atlanta (Buckhead), Alpharetta, or Cumming offices
Role Summary
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting seeks a highly qualified, Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our thriving practice at any of our Atlanta (Buckhead), Alpharetta, or Cumming offices in either an onsite or hybrid schedule capacity. Our ideal candidate is an experienced clinician who is passionate about providing comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan—ages 5 through 80+ —in an outpatient setting who works a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Psychiatrist Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients in the outpatient setting.
- Provide medication management and therapy to a diverse patient population.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Stay current with advancements in psychiatric treatment and research methodologies.
Make referrals for psychotherapy when indicated and collaborate with all other mental health professionals involved in the patient’s care to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Maintain accurate and confidential client records completely all documentation in compliance with legal/ethical standards.
- Advocate for clients' needs and rights, including access to psychiatric services and medications.
- Other duties as assigned.
Psychiatrist Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation package based on productivity: 60% Net Collections (Estimated compensation of $170-$220/hr W2)
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Malpractice Insurance
- Referral generation
- Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance
- Opportunities to work in a hybrid capacity
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted medical license in Georgia, or willing to obtain
- Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD or DO)
Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe medications, including controlled substances.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and older adults (ages 5–80+) in private practice
- Strong understanding of psychiatrist assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic techniques
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions in psychiatric treatment
About Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is a compassionate, client-centered practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families move forward with clarity, resilience, and purpose.
We provide high-quality, evidence-based counseling and consulting services in a supportive and collaborative environment, meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
We have expanded our services to include psychiatry evaluations and medication management support (optional).
We are committed to creating a workplace where clinicians feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. Focus Forward fosters a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and ethical practice, allowing providers to focus on impactful clinical care without unnecessary administrative burden. We value diverse perspectives, thoughtful approaches to care, and a shared commitment to helping clients, and clinicians, thrive.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Focus Forward Counseling and Consulting is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients in an outpatient setting. They will also provide medication management and therapy while maintaining accurate documentation in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$406k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $421k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 63% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $354k–$458k | Psychiatry median $343k (middle half $249k–$353k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$421k in purchasing power | Georgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Georgia | 78 active | 1,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 75% remote · 63% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 9% offer loan repayment554 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,284 in the last 30 days | 874 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (MD/DO) at Focus Forward Counseling a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,241 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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