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Job Description
About the Role
Join ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP as a Contract Psychiatrist – $250-300/hr, Woodland Hills in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Woodland Hills, CA 91364Position Type: ContractorEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $250.00 - $300.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides clinical supervision and oversight to psychiatric nurse practitioners in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Reviews and co-sign documentation as required by law and organizational policy.
- Conducts psychiatric evaluations for individuals enrolled in the PHP.
- Provides medication management services for individuals enrolled in PHP as needed.
Requirements
- Participates in marketing and outreach events on occasion.
- All necessary requirements must be met to practice adult psychiatry in California.
- Experience with mental health PHP/IOP and/or psychiatric hospital experience desired.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $250-$300/hr
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contract Psychiatrist at ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
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.
Compensation Analysis
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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Woodland Hills, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($250k–$300k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Supervision, Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, Behavioral Health Management, Adult Psychiatry, 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 provides clinical supervision and oversight to psychiatric nurse practitioners and conducts psychiatric evaluations for individuals in the PHP. They are also responsible for medication management and collaborating with community prescribers to ensure successful patient disposition.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2d ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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