Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity – Cork South Lee Mental Health Services
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Direct Medics as a Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity – Cork South Lee Mental Health Services in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide one-to-one support from our recruitment specialists with in-depth local market knowledge.
Requirements
- house experts. Consultant Psychiatrist 12 Month Contract – General Adult
- Location: South Lee Mental Health Services
- Duration: 12 Months
- Start Date: Immediate
Benefits & Compensation
- one support from our recruitment specialists with in
- house experts. Consultant Psychiatrist 12 Month Contract – General Adult
- Location: South Lee Mental Health Services
- Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
Apply to join Direct Medics as a Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity – Cork South Lee Mental Health Services.
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Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consultant Psychiatrist Opportunity – Cork South Lee Mental Health Services at Direct Medics a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Direct Medics 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
Direct Medics lists compensation for this physician position at $234k to $281k annually.
This is approximately 14% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($234k–$281k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, General Adult Mental Health, Clinical Diagnosis, Patient Care, Medical Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: Provide consultant-level psychiatric care for general adult patients within the South Lee Mental Health Services. Manage clinical cases and ensure high standards of mental health service delivery over a 12-month contract.
Benefits package: Free Governance Support, Free Garda Check, Free Serology Reporting, Free Occupational Health Assessment, Unlimited Colleague Referral Bonus Scheme, Priority Locum Bookings, Weekly Payroll, Choice Of Payment Options. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
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