Outpatient Psychiatrist

PsychiatryIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$140K - $185K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient evaluationClinical supervisionMedical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis intervention

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.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,886 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Utica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Utica-Rome, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mohawk Valley Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Shared call rotation
EPIC EMR
Academic Institution
Diverse Patient Population
Opportunity for hybrid work