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Mass General Brigham
Middleborough, Massachusetts

Staff Psychiatrist

PsychiatryNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment; formulates individual treatment plans for psychiatric patients with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses; conducts routine forensic evaluations (e. g., commitment, guardianship); and directs the ongoing care of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

  • Provides clinical services including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.
  • Communicates with other providers of mental health and medical services as appropriate.
  • Maintains contact with family members as appropriate.
  • Documents in the record by the completion of treatment plans, patient encounter forms, appropriate progress notes, clinical summaries and other documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Provides interface with payers and managed care organizations through the completion of timely and effective reviews and necessary authorizations.
  • Participates in program and hospital administrative activities (e. g., staff meetings, CQI, hospital committees, etc.)
  • Maintains awareness of medicolegal/risk management issues.
  • Participates in the hospital teaching and research efforts.

Qualifications

Education Doctor of Medicine Medicine required or Doctorate Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No Licenses and Credentials Experience Formal Residency education in a program approved by the RRC of the ACGME 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Experience in diagnosis, psychotherapy, psychopharmacology and other somatic therapies, the formulation of treatment plans and the conduct of patient-specific treatment programs.

(May be obtained during residency education) - All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. - Required to complete electronic medical records training and demonstrate 80% accuracy on competency test within 30 days of hire.

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  • Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Occasionally
  • Lifting Frequently
  • Carrying Frequently
  • Pushing Occasionally
  • Pulling Occasionally
  • Climbing Rarely
  • Balancing Frequently
  • Stooping Occasionally
  • Kneeling Occasionally
  • Crouching Occasionally
  • Crawling Rarely
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Foot Use Rarely
  • Vision - Far Constantly
  • Vision - Near Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly

The salary range for this position is $2,080 to $3,120,000 annually. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.

Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable, along with recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite candidates to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of their potential compensation and benefits package.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location: 23 Isaac Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level.

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

The Staff Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment while formulating individual treatment plans for patients. They also conduct forensic evaluations and participate in hospital administrative, teaching, and research activities.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical documentationMedicolegal awareness

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 68% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $325k (middle half $275k–$369k)118 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMassachusetts index 105.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Massachusetts46 active1,890 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 68% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts Physician listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 13% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Oct 2026
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

41 jobs · 19 employers
9
<$350k
3
$350k-400k
15
$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
6
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
46%
Relocation assistance
8%
Loan repayment
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed PsychiatristContract

Sonder Mind · Providence, Rhode Island

$296 per hour
#2

Psychiatrist (MD/DO)Contract

North Carolina Mental Health and Psychiatry Group · Durham, North Carolina

$210-$270/hr
#3

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

$320k-$500k
#4

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

$320k-$500k
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mass General Brigham

Hospitals and Health Care
Somerville, Massachusetts
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Career advancement opportunities
Differentials and premiums
Bonuses as applicable
Recognition programs

Living in Middleborough

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$575k
Typical market rent
$2,171/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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