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Valdosta, Georgia

Psychiatrist - Full Time (Onsite) (83226)

PsychiatryNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: GA, Valdosta - Valdosta State Prison - Valdosta, GA 31603
  • Position Type: Part-Time
  • Job Shift: Day
  • Job Category: Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive health services to the Georgia Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Psychiatrist to join our team at Valdosta State Prison, located in Valdosta, Georgia. The Psychiatrist works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide behavioral health/psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients in a correctional setting. Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school required
  • Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
  • Active and unrestricted medical license or the ability to obtain licensure
  • Must show/be able to obtain active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
  • Ability to pass credentialing and background check Available Shift Weekdays Day Shift Willing to consider remote or onsite candidates We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending account Continuing education benefits Much more... Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both. For additional information, please contact Lindsey Hill at 703-245-1583 or via email at rhill2@teamcenturion.com. indmhm

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide behavioral health assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for patients within a correctional facility. They will work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and be board certified or eligible in psychiatry. An active, unrestricted medical license and DEA registration are required to perform the duties of this role.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment planningCorrectional healthcareMulti-disciplinary team collaborationClinical documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 66% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,479 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $315k (middle half $265k–$360k)118 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingGeorgia index 96.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Georgia81 active1,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedGeorgia Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 9% offer loan repayment565 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+9.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,479 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Full Time (Onsite) (83226) at Centurion Health 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 22,479 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$350k
3
$350k-400k
13
$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
6
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
78%
CME allowance
47% this job
Loan repayment
6%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Sonder Mind · Providence, Rhode Island

$296 per hour
#2

Psychiatrist (MD/DO)Contract

North Carolina Mental Health and Psychiatry Group · Durham, North Carolina

$210-$270/hr
#3

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

$320k-$500k
#4

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

$320k-$500k
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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 1,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Centurion Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sterling, Virginia
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
401(k) with company match
Company paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Continuing education benefits

Living in Valdosta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,296/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.3
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Valdosta, GA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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