Hourly Psychiatrist

PsychiatryPart-Time

Listed compensation

$158 PER HOUR

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Job Title

Hourly Psychiatrist

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007870

Shift: Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$158.00 PER HOUR

Job Description

The Psychiatrist (Hourly Paid) at GRHA provides direct psychiatric services to individuals receiving care through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. This role involves assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management on an hourly basis.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including diagnostic assessments, mental status examinations, and psychosocial histories.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and the individual served.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
  • Provide crisis intervention and psychiatric stabilization services as needed.
  • Participate in treatment team meetings and case conferences, offering expert psychiatric consultation.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all psychiatric services provided in accordance with departmental policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Educate individuals and their families about mental health conditions, treatment options, and medication management.
  • Adhere to all ethical and professional standards, as well as state and federal regulations.

Job Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor (MD or DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of an accredited psychiatric residency program.
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry (or Board Eligible with intent to achieve certification).
  • Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Georgia.
  • Valid DEA registration.
  • Experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and/or developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Excellent clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment planning skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric services including comprehensive evaluations, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning. They are responsible for managing psychotropic medications and providing crisis intervention within an interdisciplinary team setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an accredited psychiatric residency, and possess a current, unrestricted medical license in Georgia. Board certification in psychiatry and valid DEA registration are required for this position.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationPsychotropic medication management

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 63% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $324k (middle half $300k–$325k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIllinois index 100.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Illinois120 active1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 75% remote · 63% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 25% offer loan repayment994 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 days906 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−4.5% 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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$435k
13
$435k-460k
3
$460k-485k
4
$485k-510k
1
$520k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
88%
CME allowance
19%
Visa sponsorship
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Eleanor Health · Ohio

$200-$250/hr
#2

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Eleanor Health · Georgia

$200-$250/hr
#3

Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – California Licensed

$195-$225/hr
#4

Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Montana Licensed

$190-$225/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,855 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Georgia Department of Revenue

Government Administration
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$139k
Typical market rent
$1,057/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.