Outpatient Psychiatrist | Academic Excellence | Washington, DC
Listed compensation
$250K - $300K
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Job Description
Opportunity Details
We are seeking a full-time Outpatient Psychiatrist to join George Washington University Hospital / Capital Medical Group in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to practice in an academic, collaborative environment with strong support, allowing you to focus on high-quality outpatient psychiatric care for adults while working alongside experienced physicians and caregivers.
Quick Facts
- Employment Type: Full-time. 90% clinical 10% academic
- Schedule / Hours: Outpatient schedule; details to be discussed
- Call: 1:7
- Patient Volume: Adult outpatient behavioral health population
- Location: Administrative and clinical offices at GW. Dept of Psych 2120 L street
- Practice Setting: Capital Medical Group at GW University Hospital
- Support / Care Team: Collaborative multidisciplinary team
- EMR / Technology: Cerner
Responsibilities
- Provide outpatient psychiatric care to adult patients
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff
- Manage day-to-day clinical responsibilities
- Document care in the EMR
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary + incentives/bonuses. Oveall compensation between $250,000 and $300,000.
- Sign-on / Relocation: Available, based on experience
- Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement
- PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
- Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support
Qualifications
- Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Active District of Columbia license
- Experience in outpatient behavioral health preferred
Growth & Development
- Leadership and advancement opportunities
- Academic affiliation with George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Mentorship and professional development support
About the Organization & Community
Join our Capital Medical Group team! Providers with Capital Medical Group deliver high-quality primary care, health screenings and advanced specialized care to adults of the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia). At Capital Medical Group, our specially trained and highly experienced physicians and caregivers treat a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Formerly known as Medical Faculty Associates, we offer wellness services, geriatric services, women’s services, and internal medicine, along with specialty care including gastroenterology, a full suite of surgical services, orthopedic services, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ophthalmology, and more through a network of nearly 20 hospital and care locations, including GW University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and GW Urgent Care, as well as affiliated sites. We are proud to deliver equitable care to neighbors and communities across the region. Our academic affiliation is with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Our region is known as the seat of American democracy, often recognized for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and rich political history. It is well known for the National Mall and its historic landmarks, but there is so much more to life in the DMV. The region also has renowned theaters and performance venues, professional sports teams, award-winning dining options, and gorgeous parks and recreation areas nestled in and adjacent to the city, where residents can enjoy the outdoors. And, being an area with three major airports, coupled with its location that is just a few hours from the beaches of Maryland and Delaware, the Shenandoah Mountains or New York City, all types of experiences are within reach. From the charming neighborhoods of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, to the vibrant and thriving communities in the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call the DMV home. These communities are served by world-class educational institutions, including some of the nation’s leading public and private schools and universities. Simply put, the DMV is a place where history, opportunity, and community converge to make it one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live in the nation.
Apply Today or Contact
Will DeCuyperSenior Manager of Behavioral Health Physician RecruitmentIn-house Physician Recruiterwill.decuyper@uhsinc.comOffice: (470) 289-2408Universal Health Services, Inc. UHS of Delaware, Inc.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality outpatient psychiatric care to an adult behavioral health population. Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, APPs, and support staff while maintaining accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified in Psychiatry and hold an active District of Columbia medical license. Previous experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $257k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $250k–$300k | Psychiatry median $325k (middle half $275k–$364k)100 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$257k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Washington | 21 active | 1,802 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 64% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment512 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,296 in the last 30 days | 868 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$275k midpoint, that is roughly $11k–$19k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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