Psychiatrist - Per Diem

PsychiatryIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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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. This position offers the rewarding opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a supportive, collaborative environment. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible with a NYS License. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Core Job Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a wide range of psychiatric conditions
  • Provide medication management and collaborate on individualized treatment plans
  • Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, social workers, and primary care providers
  • Participate in team meetings and quality improvement initiatives
  • Opportunity to see both adult and child/adolescent populations
  • Participate in shared call
  • Engage in medical education through supervision and teaching of psychiatry residents
  • Demonstrate quality in documentation
  • 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 8.50

FTE 1

  • Work Schedule PHYSICIAN
  • Employee Status A1 - Full-Time
  • Union Non-Union
  • Pay Range TBD

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with various psychiatric conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include medication management, participating in shared call, and providing supervision to psychiatry residents.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and have completed a residency and internship. A current NYS medical license, DEA certification, 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

Psychiatric evaluationTreatment planningClinical supervisionInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionPsychiatric assessment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 Psychiatrist - Per Diem at Mohawk Valley Health System 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 1,886 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% 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
Typical market rent
$1,404/mo
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.

City-level figures. 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 and comprehensive benefits package
Shared call
Opportunity to see both adult and child/adolescent populations
Medical education through supervision and teaching