STAFF PSYCHIATRIST

2 months ago
United States$240k–290kFull TimePsychiatry
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Competitive offer — check the $/RVU structure and contract terms

Your Market Position

vs Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings

Competitive
Salary Percentile68th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

51% above median for Psychiatry

Accepting this costs you $105k over 3 years

Posted 63 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

Your Negotiation Playbook

Your exact counter: $███k
Counter-offer script + contract red flag checklist
RVU targets, non-compete, payback clauses — what to watch for
2 more leverage signals for this job
Your $/RVU rate vs Psychiatry median — is the structure fair?

No commitment. Cancel anytime.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join High Watch Recovery as a STAFF PSYCHIATRIST in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including clinical interviews, psychological tests, and physical examinations.
  • Diagnose a variety of mental health disorders using evidence
  • based criteria.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient evaluations.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited medical school.
  • Completion of a Psychiatric Residency program.
  • Board Certified Physician with current licensure in the State of NJ.
  • Must carry and maintain all applicable State and Federal licenses (DEA and NJCDS)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join High Watch Recovery as a STAFF PSYCHIATRIST.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedication ManagementPsychotherapyEvidence-Based CriteriaPreventative CareConsultationRegulatory ComplianceCritical ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsEthical StandardsConfidentialityPriority SettingFlexibility
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates STAFF PSYCHIATRIST at High Watch Recovery a 6.0 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 High Watch Recovery 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

High Watch Recovery lists compensation for this physician position at $240k to $290k annually.

This is approximately 12% below 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 ($240k–$290k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medication Management, Psychotherapy, Evidence-Based Criteria, Preventative Care, Consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Psychiatrist is responsible for the psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical management of individuals receiving services, including prescribing and managing psychiatric medications.

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 High Watch Recovery

2-5
6.0

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

Full Time

Posted

2mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position