Staff Psychiatrist

University of California, Irvine

3 days ago

Irvine, California$184K - $283KFull TimePsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of California, Irvine as a Psychiatrist – $184K-$283K, Outpatient Student Health in United States. Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U. S.

Key Responsibilities

provide on-site consultation on a regular basis.

provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community.

conduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional.

conduct with a previous employer.

Requirements

5 years of direct patient care experience after completing accredited residency training in medicine. Special Conditions: This position’s schedule is M

F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $184K - $283K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with University of California, Irvine in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric diagnosisDiagnostic evaluationPsychiatric treatmentMental health servicesPatient carePsychiatric consultationElectronic medical recordsCrisis interventionClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationDiversity sensitivityAdolescent psychiatrySubstance abuse treatmentEating disorder treatmentMedication management

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist at University of California, Irvine a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at University of California, Irvine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of California, Irvine lists compensation for this physician position at $185k to $284k annually.

This is approximately 22% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Irvine, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($185k–$284k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric diagnosis, Diagnostic evaluation, Psychiatric treatment, Mental health services, Patient care, Psychiatric consultation, Electronic medical records, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Psychiatrist provides direct outpatient psychiatric care, including consultations and facilitation of hospitalizations. They are also responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of mental health services and providing professional consultation to campus clinicians and departments.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Sick and Vacation Time, Retirement Savings Plans, Discounts and Perks. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.