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Outpatient Psychiatrist | Academic Excellence | Washington, DC

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $300K

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Outpatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationCerner EMRPatient assessmentTreatment planning

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.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$250k–$300kPsychiatry median $325k (middle half $275k–$364k)100 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$257k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Washington21 active1,802 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 64% remote · 56% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusWashington 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,296 in the last 30 days868 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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6
<$350k
4
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19
$430k-470k
4
$470k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

40 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
88% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Relocation assistance
15% this job
Loan repayment
13% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,810 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Universal Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary plus incentives/bonuses
Sign-on / Relocation available
Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement
PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support
Leadership and advancement opportunities
Academic affiliation with George Washington University School of Medicine
Mentorship and professional development support