Psychiatrist- Tuscaloosa, AL

Psychiatry 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time · on-site
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Weekends
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Posted 5mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Full-Time | Outpatient Only | APP & Psychiatrist Support

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to join a well‑established outpatient behavioral health practice in the Tuscaloosa, Alabama area. This role offers a stable patient panel, strong clinical support, and a collaborative environment focused on delivering high‑quality, patient-centered care.

Position Highlights

Collaborative clinical model supported by experienced APPs and fellow Psychiatrists

Consistent schedule with manageable caseload

Administrative support to streamline documentation and patient flow

Opportunity to work in a practice known for patient access, continuity of care, and a strong referral base

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for patients in an outpatient setting

Collaborate with APPs, therapists, and other psychiatrists to support coordinated care

Maintain accurate documentation within the EMR

Participate in treatment planning and case discussions with the clinical team

Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care focusing on patient outcomes and experience

Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Completed residency in Psychiatry

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active or eligible Alabama medical license

Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative practice

Ideal Candidate

Comfortable working within a team-based care model

Values efficiency, quality metrics, and a balanced outpatient schedule

Enjoys supporting APPs and contributing to a positive clinical culture

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist- Tuscaloosa, AL at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,768 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 21 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
58%
CME allowance
52%
Relocation assistance
19%
Visa sponsorship
16%

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Psychiatry

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About Beacon Behavioral Support Services

Mental Health Care
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative clinical model
Administrative support
Manageable caseload