Psychiatrist - Per Diem

3 days ago
United Statesfrom $116Part TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings

Above Market
Salary Percentile91th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

121% above median for Psychiatry in MN

Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist - Per Diem in United States. Northern Psychiatric Associates, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist - Per Diem to join our team in Baxter, MN. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  • date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory

Requirements

  • We’re revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system.
  • Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations.

Benefits & Compensation

  • free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Work Schedule

  • per-diem schedule.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist - Per Diem.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychotropic Medication ManagementDiagnostic CriteriaElectronic Medical RecordsClinical DocumentationPatient Growth StrategyEvidence-Based Screening
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Per Diem at UnitedHealth Group a 6.1 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 UnitedHealth Group 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

UnitedHealth Group lists compensation for this physician position at $242k to $415k annually.

This is approximately 9% above 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 ($242k–$415k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Psychotropic Medication Management, Diagnostic Criteria, Electronic Medical Records, Clinical Documentation, Patient Growth Strategy, Evidence-Based Screening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will diagnose mental health conditions and formulate comprehensive treatment plans using evidence-based tools. Responsibilities include delivering psychotherapy, managing psychotropic medications, and serving as the consulting medical director for Minnesota.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Package, Incentive and Recognition Programs, Equity Stock Purchase, 401k Contribution. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UnitedHealth Group

Hospitals and Health Care
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
401k Contribution
6.1

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

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

Part Time

Posted

3d ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position