Psychiatrist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group

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Asheville, North Carolinafrom $108Per Diem / PRNPsychiatry

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist – Per Diem, $108-189/hr in United States. Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist - Per Diem to join our team in Asheville, NC. 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

Salary: $108.17 - $189.18/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist – Per Diem, $108-189/hr.

Key Skills

PsychiatryMental health diagnosisPsychotherapyMedication managementElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationEvidence-based screeningSubstance addiction treatmentPatient educationGroup therapyTreatment planningCredentialingAthena RMSMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist Per Diem at UnitedHealth Group a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $108k to $189k annually.

This is approximately 50% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $189000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Asheville, North Carolina.

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 ($108k–$189k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatry, Mental health diagnosis, Psychotherapy, Medication management, Electronic medical records, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based screening, Substance addiction treatment. 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. They will also deliver psychotherapy sessions and manage psychotropic medication protocols for a diverse patient population.

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.