Psychiatrist- Tuscaloosa, AL

Psychiatry 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

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

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.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Alabama?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatryranked against 1,855 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $323k (middle half $275k–$362k)99 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlabama index 88.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Alabama16 active1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedAlabama physician listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment228 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 listings1,316 in the last 30 days923 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,855 Psychiatry 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- 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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 22 employers
8
<$350k
5
$350k-400k
9
$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
5
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 22 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
79%
CME allowance
34%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

PsychiatristContract

Adelphi Staffing · Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

$225-$250/hr
#2

Psychiatrist (MD/DO) (Remote)Contract

BetterHelp · Alabama

$119-$242/hr
#3

Psychiatrist - Adult

$320k-$500k
#4

Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

$320k-$500k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,855 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Tuscaloosa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tuscaloosa, AL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.