Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$115/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Benefits/Perks
- Careers Advancement Opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
Job Summary
We are seeking a professional and caring Psychiatrist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct psychological exams and testing, diagnose and treat psychological disorders, and assist patients in addressing dysfunctional behaviors through the use of psychotherapeutic methods and medicine. If you are an experienced Psychiatrist passionate about providing high-quality care, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Identify psychological, emotional, and behavioral concerns and provide diagnoses
- Create individualized treatment plans for each client
- Prescribe psychotherapeutic medication and adjust prescription according to patient’s response
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan, including all medication information
Consult with primary care physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive care is provided
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the latest professional developments and research
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited US-based medical school
- Current medical license and certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
- Deep knowledge of various psychotherapeutic methods
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to explain complex medical concepts in an easy-to-understand manner
- Excellent observational and assessment skills
- Flexible work from home options available.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 56% have no call, 58% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Project New Generation holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 12 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.2 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,810 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $239k | Psychiatry median $218k (middle half $131k–$354k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 58% remote · 56% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,295 in the last 30 days | 867 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Project New Generation | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at PROJECT NEW GENERATION a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,810 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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