Hourly Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$158 PER HOUR
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $324k (middle half $300k–$325k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Illinois | 120 active | 1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% remote · 63% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 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 | 906 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Psychiatrist Jobs
40 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
31 jobs · 14 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
26 jobs · 14 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Collaborating Psychiatrist
Eleanor Health · Ohio
Collaborating Psychiatrist
Eleanor Health · Georgia
Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – California Licensed
$195-$225/hrTelehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Montana Licensed
$190-$225/hr