Psychiatrist - Full Time (Onsite) (83226)
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,479 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $315k (middle half $265k–$360k)118 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Georgia | 81 active | 1,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 66% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia 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 |
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.
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