Psychiatrist- Tuscaloosa, AL
Compensation
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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
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 54% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,855 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $323k (middle half $275k–$362k)99 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Alabama index 88.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Alabama | 16 active | 1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Alabama physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment228 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 | 1,316 in the last 30 days | 923 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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 top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,855 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
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