PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join State of careers Rhode Island as a PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH) in United States. Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Healthcare Physicians Salary $288,885.00 - $362,155.
Key Responsibilities
- SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As assigned, to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of a staff of physicians and others engaged in patient care and treatment.
Requirements
- At the time of appointment, must possess and maintain a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration and Rhode Island controlled substance registration.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $288.9K - $362.2K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with State of careers Rhode Island in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PSYCHIATRIST (BHDDH) at State of careers Rhode Island a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at State of careers Rhode Island 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
State of careers Rhode Island lists compensation for this physician position at $289k to $362k annually.
This is approximately 9% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Rhode Island.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($289k–$362k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Patient Care, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Geriatric Services, Rehabilitation Services, Discharge Planning, Clinical Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will be responsible for overseeing psychiatric services for a clinical program within the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and/or Eleanor Slater Hospital (ESH), providing direct patient psychiatric care, and maintaining standards ...
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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