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State of Indiana
Richmond, Indiana

Psychiatrist

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $193K

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Richmond State Hospital

Richmond State Hospital is about the people we serve and the community relationships we have developed, dating back to 1890.

Richmond State Hospital is a public behavioral health facility operated by the state of Indiana and one of six state psychiatric hospitals within the Family and Social Services Administration Division of Mental Health and Addiction.

As part of a newly integrated system of state psychiatric hospitals, we serve consumers across the state as the Eastern Center of Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Services. Nestled in northwestern Richmond, our beautiful campus provides a quiet and peaceful environment.

We provide psychiatric and co-occurring treatment to all adults regardless of race, religion, sex, gender identification, age, handicap, national origin, and ability to pay for services. We are proud of our heritage and committed to continuing our tradition of service.

Richmond State Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, chaplain services, family therapy and education, group psych-education, rehabilitation therapies, and patient employment opportunities. Unit-based programming is augmented with campus-wide specialty groups.

RSH has been a state leader in evidenced-based medication prescribing to both reduce the risks associated with polypharmacy and optimize clinical outcomes. The hospital clinical and medical leadership collaborate with the unit treatment teams to provide the most contemporary and comprehensive care possible.

Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life:

Deliver Psychiatric Care and EducationPrescribes and administers psychiatric care to patients including completing assessments, prescribing medications, and providing patient/family education to support recovery and informed decision-making.

Lead Treatment Planning and Team CollaborationServes in a leadership capacity on treatment teams and take an active role in providing appropriate clinical direction in the development of individual treatment plans to ensure coordinated care.

Collaborates with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress to foster interdisciplinary alignment.

Document and Diagnose Patient ConditionsGathers and maintains patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals to support accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Analyzes and evaluates patient data or test findings to diagnose nature or extent of mental disorder to guide appropriate interventions.

Maintain Professional Standards and GovernanceCompletes continuing educational opportunities to improve the field of medicine and comply with the medical-professional staff bylaws, rules, and regulations to uphold clinical excellence.

Serves on selected standing hospital committees and demonstrate active participation, providing input within areas of competence to support institutional governance. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work.

Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary. What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following: The ability to demonstrate both an understanding of the contexts and systems in which health care is provided.

Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Interacting with People at Different LevelsThe ability to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enables him/her to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and members of health care teams.

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Psychiatry MD/DO and subspecialty board certification if applicable. Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the state of Indiana as issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry or subspecialty training if applicable. Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes: Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plansWellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewardsHealth savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contributionDeferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer matchTwo (2) fully-funded pension plan optionsA robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothersUp to 15 hours of paid community service leaveCombined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off12 paid holidays, 14 on election yearsEducation Reimbursement ProgramGroup life insuranceReferral Bonus programEmployee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visitsQualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramFree Parking for most positionsFree LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessments, medication management, and patient education. They will also lead interdisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible MD/DO in General Psychiatry with a valid Indiana medical license. Completion of an accredited residency training program in Psychiatry is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication prescriptionInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical diagnosisMedical record maintenanceClinical leadershipEvidence-based practiceCrisis interventionMedical governance

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 78% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$193k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $207k in an average-cost state. 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$193kPsychiatry median $315k (middle half $265k–$356k)108 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$207k in purchasing powerIndiana index 93.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Indiana15 active1,889 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 66% remote · 78% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentIndiana Physician listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 18% offer loan repayment434 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+9.8% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

44 jobs · 11 employers
8
<$345k
3
$345k-390k
16
$390k-435k
13
$435k-480k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
85%
CME allowance
43% this job
Loan repayment
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About State of Indiana

Hospitality
Indianapolis, Indiana
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Three medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$894/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.