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Auberle Group
McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Independent Contractor)

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Job Description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Main Campus - McKeesport, PA 15132, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Auberle strengthens thousands of individuals and families each year, helping to build strong communities.

Auberle has evolved into a premier multi-service agency with programs spanning Workforce Development, Housing, Foster Care, Young Adult Services, and Behavioral Health.

Auberle’s mission is to help build strong individuals, families, and communities Program Description: Auberle Outpatient Wellness and Counseling provides trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health and substance use services for individuals, families, and communities.

Our program offers therapy, psychiatric medication management, and case coordination to ensure holistic, client-centered care. Clinicians work with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote resilience and well-being.

Position Title and Overview: Outpatient Psychatrist – Contractor Offer weekly supervision and consultative support to clinical staff. Ensure clinical guidance is timely and documented per agency standards. Complete thorough psychiatric assessments for youth and adults, including children as young as 5 years old.

Submit evaluations within 48 hours. Oversee safe, effective medication regimens for a caseload of 30–50 clients. Monitor side effects and maintain accurate medication notes. Deliver care across mental health services. Maintain all treatment documentation in line with clinical and regulatory timelines.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to build integrated, client-centered care plans. Participate in team meetings and coordinate care regularly.

Qualifications:. Location and Travel Requirements: This position is primarily located in McKeesport and Downtown Pittsburgh. All positions are also expected to come to training, meetings, and other events at Main Campus in McKeesport, as scheduled. The travel required for this position is regular.

Position Requirements: Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school. Completion of a four-year psychiatry residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or equivalent.

Board Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) is preferred. Current DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Valid PA driver’s license, vehicle, registration, and proof of insurance.

Able to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve with minimal supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with clients, staff, and external partners. Great Benefits: Flexible schedule with a minimum commitment of 14 hours per week.

Competitive compensation as an independent contractor (1099). Apply Here: If you are mission-driven, passionate about helping others, and eager to succeed, we encourage you to apply. To join our team, please apply at auberle.org Learn more about us at auberle.org Auberle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and clinical supervision for a caseload of 30-50 clients. They will work within a multidisciplinary team to develop and document integrated, client-centered treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, have completed a four-year psychiatry residency, and possess current DEA registration. Additionally, they must have valid Act 33/34 and FBI clearances and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric assessmentClinical documentationTrauma-informed careSubstance use treatmentMultidisciplinary collaborationTreatment planningCrisis intervention

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,881 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in McKeesport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$968/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Auberle Group

Non-profit Organizations
McKeesport, PA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Competitive compensation as independent contractor (1099)