Weekend PRN/Moonlighting Psychiatrist Position in Augusta, GA

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Job Description

  • Opportunity Details
  • Position Title: Weekend PRN/Moonlighting Inpatient General Psychiatrist
  • Location: Augusta, GA

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta provides comprehensive care for both adolescent and adult populations with psychological issues, as well as adults facing psychiatric and substance abuse challenges. They provide Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient services.

Beyond its clinical offerings, Lighthouse Care Center supports patient recovery with recreational activities and an accredited on-campus school, promoting wellness through physical activity and social interaction.

Position Overview

  • Employment Type: Hospital Employed PRN/Moonlighting
  • Schedule / Hours: On-site, weekend rounding on Saturday & Sunday, Vacation Coverage, and Holidays
  • Patient Volume: Will vary on the facility census, will have PMHNP support
  • Location: Augusta, GA
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient ages 12 and older
  • Support / Care Team: Multidisciplinary with BH Techs, BH RN, Psychiatric NPs, Social Workers, and Therapists

Key Responsibilities

Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.

  • Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
  • Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive PRN Compensation
  • Malpractice reimbursement/coverage

Qualifications

  • BE/BC in General Psychiatry, local 3rd or 4th year residents are welcome
  • Active or eligible GA license
  • Active DEA
  • Comfortable with treating ages 12 and older
  • Local candidates or commutable distance preferred
  • Must be willing to work one weekend a month minimum

About the Organization & Community

Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta is nestled along the Savannah River near the South Carolina border, combines Southern charm with the benefits of warm weather and an affordable cost of living. The area is ripe with outdoor activities, cultural events, delicious cuisine, and shopping, all within easy access to Savannah and Atlanta. As Georgia's second-largest city, Augusta is famous for hosting the Masters Golf Tournament.

Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

For More Information, Please Contact

Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078

Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | uhsinc.com.

Physician Career Opportunities

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Child and Adolescent PsychiatryTreatment PlanningMultidisciplinary CollaborationInpatient Care

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 46% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 27 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Augusta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$178k
Typical market rent
$1,369/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lighthouse Care Center of Augusta

Mental Health Care
Augusta, GA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive PRN Compensation
Malpractice reimbursement/coverage