Psychiatrist
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Job Description
More Than a Psychiatrist Role—A Pathway to Leadership.
- Position: Psychiatrist
- Location: Hays, Kansas
- Pay: Competitive salary based on experience | Incentive Pay
- Job Type: Full-Time | In-Person
- Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00am-5:00pm
Why You Should Apply
Are you a psychiatrist looking for more than just a job? At High Plains Mental Health Center, you'll have the opportunity to transform lives, strengthen rural communities, and grow into a future leadership role within a respected and mission-driven organization.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), we offer a comprehensive continuum of services designed to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and families we serve. Our team is passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care across rural Kansas.
We're also actively succession planning for our future Medical Director and are seeking a psychiatrist with leadership potential who is interested in developing professionally and helping shape the future of our organization. If you're looking for a supportive environment that values your contributions, invests in your growth, and provides a pathway to leadership, we'd love to talk with you. APPLY TODAY!
What You’ll Do
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention services for individuals across a variety of programs and levels of care.
Partner with clinical, administrative, and leadership teams to ensure exceptional client outcomes and the delivery of high-quality behavioral health services.
Collaborate closely with the Medical Director and organizational leadership in the planning, development, and continuous improvement of clinical programs and services.
Serve as a trusted clinical resource by providing consultation, guidance, and support to interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Participate in case reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and strategic discussions that help advance the Center's mission and strengthen care delivery throughout the region.
Conduct psychiatric reviews and medication management appointments while supporting continuity of care across multiple service locations.
Build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues while helping address critical mental health needs in rural and underserved communities.
Contribute to a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration while developing your own leadership skills and professional growth.
Why Join Us?
At High Plains Mental Health Center, we're here for you — not only for the individuals and communities we serve, but for every member of our team. Our mission drives everything we do, and that includes supporting our employees with the same compassion, dedication, and care we offer our clients.
When you join us, you become part of a purpose-driven organization where your work has a real impact. You’ll provide critical mental health services to those who need them most, while being part of a team that values your expertise, supports your well-being, and invests in your professional growth through continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: based on experience
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Excellent Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Time
- 403(b) Plan
- KPERS Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Benefits
HSA & FSA
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Incentive Pay
- Convention Leave & Funds [to obtain CEUs]
- License Renewal
- NHSC & Nurse Corps-Approved Site [Eligible for Loan Repayment Assistance]
- Scholarship, work-study, & internship opportunities for employees
- And more!
Submitting Your Application
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference in the future of mental health services, we want to hear from you! APPLY TODAY using this link: [HPMHC CAREERS!] or send your resume & cover letter to kayla.brannick@hpmh.com.
If you have any questions or need help with documentation, please feel free to contact CAREERS@HPMH.COM.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Kansas.
- DEA registration or eligibility to obtain.
- Strong commitment to serving rural and underserved populations.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention for diverse populations. Collaborate with leadership to improve clinical programs and develop into a future Medical Director role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 54% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatry | ranked against 1,853 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $317k (middle half $271k–$363k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Kansas index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Kansas | 11 active | 1,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at High Plains Mental Health Center a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,853 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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