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Focus Forward Counseling
Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid

Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

PsychiatryPart-Time

Listed compensation

$170-$220/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningRegulatory compliancePatient advocacyClinical collaborationPsychiatric assessment

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.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Georgia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$354k–$458kPsychiatry median $343k (middle half $249k–$353k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$421k in purchasing powerGeorgia index 96.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Georgia78 active1,811 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 75% remote · 63% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,284 in the last 30 days874 the 30 days before (+47%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,241 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 11 employers
10
<$435k
13
$435k-460k
3
$460k-485k
5
$485k-510k
1
$520k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
89%
CME allowance
29% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Eleanor Health · Ohio

$200-$250/hr
#2

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Eleanor Health · Georgia

$200-$250/hr
#3

Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – California Licensed

$195-$225/hr
#4

Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Montana Licensed

$190-$225/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,783 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Focus Forward Counseling

Mental Health Care
Cumming, GA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

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