Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$200k-$400k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional and caring Psychiatrist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct psychological exams and testing, diagnose and treat psychological disorders, and assist patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors through the use of psychotherapeutic methods and medicine. If you are an experienced Psychiatrist passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral concerns and provide diagnoses
- Create individualized treatment plans for each client
- Prescribe psychotherapeutic medication and adjust prescription according to patient’s response
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan, including all medication information
Consult with primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care is provided
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest professional developments and research
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited US-based medical school
- Current medical license and certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
- Deep knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
- Excellent observational and assessment skills
- Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at Veracity Psychiatry Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,897 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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