Outpatient Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$140K - $185K
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team in an outpatient setting.
This part-time, hospital-employed position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients across a broad spectrum of mental health conditions.
The Psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients, develop individualized treatment plans while promoting long term wellness and recovery. Working collaboratively with behavioral health professionals, this Psychiatrist will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centered care.
This opportunity provides a collegial work environment, strong clinical support, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on patients. Core Job Responsibilities
- Competitive Salary
- Part-time
- Shared call rotation
- Engage in medical education through supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
EPIC EMR
- Academic Institution
- Diverse Patient Population
- Opportunity for hybrid work
- Education/Experience Requirements
Required
Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and successful completion of a residency and internship.
Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified, which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
- Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
- Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
- Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
- Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
REQUIRED:
Current NYS Certification/Licensure
Federal DEA Certification
Board certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty, Medical Specialty License or Certification if applicable
Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
- Department MG - SPEC - OUTPATIENT PSYCH
- Shift Days
- Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.5
- Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
- Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
- Union Non-Union
- Pay Range 140,000-185,000
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients while developing individualized treatment plans in an outpatient setting. They will also engage in medical education by supervising and teaching psychiatry residents while collaborating with the multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have completed a residency and internship. A current New York State medical license and Board Certification or eligibility in psychiatry are required.
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, 42% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Psychiatrist at Mohawk Valley Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Top Psychiatrist Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution43 jobs · 18 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 18 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult
LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa
Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent
LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa
Interventional Psychiatrist
From $500kClinical Psychiatrist
$450k-$500k