Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$300K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Pay, setting, call, weekends, nights and benefits are all stated. Confirm details with the employer.
Job Description
In this role, you will:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations specializing in Adult or Adolescent / Child general psychiatry
- Assess, diagnose, and devise personalized treatment strategies
- Prescribe and manage medication regimes
- Evaluate treatment progress
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
- Completion of a psychiatric residency in an ACGME approved residency program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Dedication to staying well-informed of psychiatric advances
- Passion for patient-centered care
- Strong communication and empathy
Compensation
Competitive Salary: $300K+ first year base compensation (commensurate to years of experience - post residency and any other specialized trainings, such as Child/Adolescent psychiatry)
Additional Earning Potential - PA Leadership: Supplement your income and become an industry leader by providing (optional) supervision to Physican Assistants (PAs). Earn a generous stipend leading as few as 1 PA to no more than 7 PAs with the opportunity to earn up to 50%+ of your base compensation
Additional Earning Potential - Prescriber Bonuses: Earn (quarterly) caseload and holistic care bonuses
Additional Perks and Benefits
- We encourage you to build a flexible schedule to suit your needs (No weekends/No nights/No calls).
- Join an organizational that values work/life balance - build a full-time schedule that works best for you (hybrid 3 days in-office / 2 days telehealth)
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental vision, EAP services and more
- Monthly Wellness Services Reimbursement
- 401k match up to 4%
- A vibrant and collaborative environment
- Full administrative and back-end support, allowing you to focus on treating your patients
- Malpractice insurance
- 25 days PTO + 5 Sick Days + 6 Holidays + 3 Continuing Education Time Off Days
- $2,500 CME Stipend to support your professional development
- The latest advancements in digital technology relevant to Psychiatry and Behavioral Health practices
- A diverse patient population with a wide range of clinical cases
We celebrate diversity when it comes to all backgrounds and identities, and we encourage applications from minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, candidates of all ages, and nontraditional backgrounds. Clarity Clinic an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, specializing in Adult or Adolescent/Child general psychiatry, and assessing, diagnosing, and creating personalized treatment strategies. Responsibilities also include prescribing and managing medication regimes and evaluating treatment progress.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a psychiatric residency in an ACGME-approved program and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry. Essential qualities include dedication to staying informed about psychiatric advances and a strong passion for patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $300k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 62% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.4 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,810 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $300k | Psychiatry median $324k (middle half $303k–$327k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$300k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Illinois | 110 active | 1,809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 52% remote · 62% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment986 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 | 1,295 in the last 30 days | 867 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Clarity Clinic | silver tier, 79/100 | Top Employers work-life index6 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at Clarity Clinic a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,810 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
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