Psychiatrist

PsychiatryNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationClinical LeadershipCase ReviewInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Care

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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatryranked against 1,853 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $317k (middle half $271k–$363k)105 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingKansas index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Kansas11 active1,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 54% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,853 Psychiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

35 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$345k
2
$345k-390k
8
$390k-435k
13
$435k-480k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
72% this job
CME allowance
41% this job
Relocation assistance
7%
Loan repayment
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
#4

Child Psychiatrist-Outpatient Practice (MD or DO)

$425k-$475k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About High Plains Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Hays, Kansas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Extended Illness Time
403(b) Plan
KPERS Retirement Plan

Living in Hays

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$235k
Median resident rent
$922/mo
Residents’ average commute
11 min
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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