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Rochester Regional Health
Gouverneur, New York

Physician - Psychiatry - St. Lawrence Region

PsychiatryNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$308k-$401k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Psychiatrist Opportunity

Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region

Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters and Enjoy a Flexible Schedule With Work Life Balance!

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our physicians are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State.

The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

Why Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region?

  • Practice With Purpose
  • Serve a diverse patient population with strong community ties
  • Enjoy a collaborative environment with experienced clinical teams
  • Opportunity for autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system
  • Access to advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources

Exceptional Quality of Life

  • Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer:
  • Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains
  • Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal
  • Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods
  • A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: Psychiatry
  • Open to experienced providers or new graduates (Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of completing residency)
  • Position Location: Gouverneur Hospital
  • Schedule: Flexibility in schedule to meet a 40-hour work week with no after-hours call
  • Practice Setting: Primarily providing outpatient services with some inpatient hospital consults during regular business hours
  • Psychiatrists will see patients 5+ years of age to geriatric
  • Oversight of Detox Clinic including detox consults
  • EMR: Epic
  • Team Structure: Collaboration with seasoned PHMNP’s and NP’s as well as other Physicians within the RRH system
  • Opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and program development available

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

Base salary range of $308,000 - $400,700*

Bonus Productivity Incentives

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Assistance

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities available
  • Pay Summary

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and may be eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another.

  • The St. Lawrence Region includes:
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Massena Hospital
  • Gouverneur Hospital
  • Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
  • Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region.

Rochester Regional Health Careers

Education

DO, MD

Licenses / Certifications

Physician - NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning.

Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$300,000.00 - $400,000.00

City

Gouverneur

Postal CODE

13642

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide outpatient psychiatric services and inpatient hospital consults while overseeing the detox clinic. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners to deliver high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a DO or MD and be Board Certified or Board Eligible within 5 years of residency completion. The role requires a valid New York State medical license and the ability to perform clinical duties in a patient-facing environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentDetox clinic oversightEpic EMRCrisis interventionMedical documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

What does the Psychiatry market look like in New York?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatryranked against 1,855 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$308k–$401kPsychiatry median $280k (middle half $240k–$300k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$328k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in New York111 active1,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 58% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusNew York physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,288 in the last 30 days869 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Implied production pay~$722k$62/wRVU × 11,644 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,855 Psychiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Psychiatry - St. Lawrence Region at Rochester Regional Health a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,855 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

42 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$345k
4
$345k-390k
9
$390k-435k
17
$435k-480k
4
$480k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
18%
Visa sponsorship
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Outpatient Psychiatrist (MD/DO)Contract

Blossom Health · San Francisco, California

$300k-$600k
#2

Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

$320k-$500k
#4

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$500k
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,855 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus Productivity Incentives
Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Living in Gouverneur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$145k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$872/mo≈ 3% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.