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Kent County CMH Authority
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Psychiatrist (26-114)

PsychiatryIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Position: Psychiatrist

Req.#: 26-114

FTE: Full-time, Exempt

Unit: MPP

Department/Location: Psychiatric Services - Med Clinic

Attractive Benefits Package: Four health insurance plans | 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans | 13 paid holidays | Generous PTO | Professional development | Tuition reimbursement |Professional License reimbursement | Defined contribution retirement plan| Employee Assistance program | Life and voluntary life insurance options | Short and Long term disability | Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!

Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the Behavioral Health Community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others.

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for assigned patients. This position will also deliver services to selected Network180 service providers.

This position is 32 hours a week, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. On-call emergency psychiatric coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays per arranged schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Physician and valid DEA license.
  • Medical Degree with an active, unencumbered license.
  • Ability to be paneled by all insurance carriers.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
  • Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network 180 services within diverse communities.
  • Ability to adhere to Network180 policies resulting from HIPAA privacy rules regarding individually identifiable health information concerning individuals served or employed by Network180 and credentialing.

Job interviews are being conducted in person or via the internet. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job description are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. For a detailed job description and responsibilities please review the job description. Network180 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Network180 participates in E-Verify.

Network180 is a drug and alcohol-free workplace, which includes the prohibition of medical and recreational marijuana use. Successful completion of a drug screen is part of our background check process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616 336-3909 [616%20336-3909] or jobs@network180.org [jobs@network180.org].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist performs psychiatric evaluations and manages medications for assigned patients. They also provide services to selected Network180 service providers and participate in an on-call emergency coverage schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Degree with an active, unencumbered license in the State of Michigan and a valid DEA license. Applicants must also possess excellent communication skills and the ability to be paneled by insurance carriers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationInterpersonal skillsHIPAA complianceMulticultural competenceCrisis intervention

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (26-114) at Kent County CMH Authority a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,801 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
11% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,801 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$308k
Typical market rent
$1,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Kent County CMH Authority

Mental Health Care
Grand Rapids, Michigan
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
13 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO
Professional Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional License Reimbursement