Psychiatrist Needed in Fairfield County, CT | Adult Mood Disorders Leadership & Teaching
Compensation
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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Healthcare United is seeking a BE/BC Psychiatrist for a full-time opportunity in Fairfield Area, Connecticut.
Pair Adult Mood Disorders inpatient care with clinical leadership, resident education, and program development. A weekday schedule with no required after-hours call supports direct patient care and academic work.
Overview
- Specialty: Psychiatry / Adult Mood Disorders
- Location: Fairfield Area, Connecticut
- Work Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours
- Call / Coverage: No required after-hours call
- Practice Setting: Specialized adult inpatient Psychiatry unit
- Support Staff / Resources: Multidisciplinary treatment team and academic Psychiatry faculty
- New Grads/Practicing: New graduates who meet the listed credentials are welcome to apply.
- Compensation: Competitive compensation
What You Can Expect
- Provide inpatient psychiatric care for adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions.
- Lead collaborative, evidence-based treatment with a multidisciplinary team.
- Supervise residents and teach medical students.
- Contribute to faculty development, clinical program improvement, and academic advancement.
- Use dedicated academic time and explore faculty appointment eligibility.
- Optional moonlighting offers a separate opportunity for additional income.
- Contact Healthcare United with your current CV to discuss the role, team, and next steps.
Requirements
- MD or DO.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
- Eligibility for an unrestricted Connecticut medical license.
- Interest in academic Psychiatry, teaching, and leadership.
- Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based behavioral healthcare.
- Current CV required.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) Plan with matching contributions
- Generous PTO
- CME Allowance and Dedicated CME Time
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Malpractice Coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, subject to program requirements
- Academic Time, faculty appointment eligibility, leadership development, and provider wellness resources
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Life insurance and supplemental benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient psychiatric care for adults with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions while leading a multidisciplinary treatment team. Supervise medical residents and students while contributing to clinical program development and academic advancement.
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, 52% are remote, 54% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,846 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $280k (middle half $262k–$360k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Connecticut | 26 active | 1,857 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% remote · 54% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Connecticut Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $80k) · 21% offer loan repayment361 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 | 1,331 in the last 30 days | 974 the 30 days before (+37%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist Needed in Fairfield County, CT | Adult Mood Disorders Leadership & Teaching at Healthcare United a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,846 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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- No call
- No weekends
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Living in Fairfield
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $833k
- Typical market rent
- $3,430/mo
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.