Psychiatrist MD - Part Time Contingent
Listed compensation
$215K - $408K
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Benefits
Flexible schedule
About the Opportunity
KARE CENTER in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking a skilled and compassionate Psychiatrist (MD) to join our growing multidisciplinary healthcare team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, evidence-based treatment, and ongoing mental health management for a diverse patient population. You will work alongside primary care providers, therapists, and specialists to deliver integrated, whole-person care in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, including mental status examinations, diagnostic interviews, and psychosocial assessments.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans incorporating pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy referrals, and community resources.
Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring efficacy and adjusting regimens as clinically indicated.
Provide consultations to primary care providers and specialists regarding psychiatric diagnoses and medication management.
- Conduct crisis assessments and facilitate appropriate levels of care including hospitalization when necessary.
- Collaborate with therapists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in a multidisciplinary team setting.
- Provide brief psychotherapy and psychoeducation to patients and families as clinically appropriate.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
- Active Michigan medical license (or eligibility to obtain) and DEA registration.
- Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings preferred.
- Strong psychopharmacology knowledge and commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care.
Why KARE CENTER?
At KARE CENTER, we are building a compassionate, high-quality psychiatric practice dedicated to improving the mental health of our community. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in delivering exceptional, integrated mental health care.
This is a hybrid role with telehealth as a primary pilot program. It is a heavy telemedicine platform with office hours as well.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and have completed an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency. An active Michigan medical license, DEA registration, and Board Certification or Eligibility in Psychiatry are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 72% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$312k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $324k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,860 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $215k–$408k | Psychiatry median $337k (middle half $290k–$375k)203 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$324k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Michigan | 52 active | 1,846 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 64% remote · 72% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 5% offer loan repayment625 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,324 in the last 30 days | 974 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Careerplug | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index47 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist MD - Part Time Contingent at Careerplug a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,860 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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