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Manchester, Connecticut

Psychiatrist: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6922

PsychiatryNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Psychiatrist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Per Diem

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Child and Family Programs, Manchester CT- will require travel to surrounding CHR locations (Manchester, Enfield and Willimantic)

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Clinical Management and Services
  • Provide direct clinical services to clients, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, ongoing treatment and medication reviews.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with community health organizations and outside medical and psych services to ensure coordination of client care
  • Participates in case conferences/consultations, as required.
  • Works with program supervisors to oversee client treatment plans.
  • Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
  • Additional Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
  • Participates in staff meetings, supervision, trainings and other meetings as assigned.
  • Additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: M.D. Board certified or eligible in adult or child psychiatry.

Experience

Experience in adult or child psychiatry. Community mental health experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CT license; Board Certified preferred, eligible required. Board Certified or eligible in child psychiatry for practice with children.

Why Join CHR?

Award-Winning Workplace

  • Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 12 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off

  • Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings

  • Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance

  • Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support

  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
  • Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
  • Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development

  • FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
  • Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
  • Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program

  • Annual wellness stipend.
  • FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
  • Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
  • Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.

Employee Involvement

  • Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed

  • Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More

  • Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide direct clinical services including psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication reviews for children and families. They will also collaborate with program supervisors to oversee treatment plans and coordinate care with community health organizations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnostic assessmentMedication reviewTreatment planningCase consultationAdult psychiatryDocumentation compliance

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist: Child and Family Programs- Per Diem- 6922 at Community Health Resources a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,867 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top contract/1099 Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 21 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$320k-$500k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,867 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$2,066/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Monday-Friday Schedule
Paid Time Off
403b Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Wellness Stipend
CME Allowance