Psychiatrist
Job Description
About the Role
Features a 4-day workweek schedule.
Work-Life Balance Factors
No weekend work No night shifts Flexible scheduling 4-day work week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adults in an outpatient setting
- Collaborate with primary care physicians, nurses, psychologists, and social workers
- Develop and monitor individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR system
- Comfortable treating a wide range of patient populations (children and adults)
Requirements
- License renewal covered
- MD or DO with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry
- Clear and active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain
- Experience in outpatient or integrated care settings preferred
Benefits & Compensation
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and mental health education
- Salary and Benefits
- Salary range: $195,000 - $295,000 annually (based on experience)
- Student loan repayment: up to $110,000
- Health insurance: employer contributes more than 70%
- Dental and vision insurance offered
Work Schedule
- Flexible scheduling: 5-day or 4-day work week options available
- No nights, no weekends
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at Purple Cow Recruiting a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Purple Cow Recruiting 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
Purple Cow Recruiting lists compensation for this physician position at $195k to $295k annually.
This is approximately 18% 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 ($195k–$295k)
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.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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