Psychiatrist - Make a Difference
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Job Description
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) welcomes experienced clinicians ready to grow in a supportive, patient focused environment.
Founded in 1970 as South Philadelphia Health Action and subsequently incorporated as Greater Philadelphia Health Action, GPHA is a non-profit healthcare organization with a commitment to provide compassionate and affordable healthcare services regardless of an individual’s ability to pay.
Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of primary and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification in Psychiatry
- Valid Pennsylvania state medical license
- Valid DEA #
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Without any exclusions from CMS
- Valid PA state required clearances, Current CPR, First Aid Training
- Current Act 31 Child Abuse Training
As a Psychiatrist at GPHA you will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with various mental health conditions. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each patient. In addition, you will provide ongoing support and counseling to help patients manage their mental health challenges effectively.
General Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations to assess patients' mental health status
- Diagnose mental health disorders and develop personalized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage medication for patients as needed
- Provide psychotherapy and counseling to individuals and groups
- Provide consults to primary care providers
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Stay current on developments in the field of psychiatry and addiction treatment
- Participate in continuing education activities
Benefits Include
- Health and Financial Benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
- Professional Growth and Rewards including Generous bonuses, leadership and advancement opportunities, continuing education
- Nation-wide [Group] Subscription to “Up to Date”, inclusive of CME for eligible providers
- Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps and eligibility for Scholars
- Free Malpractice Coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act
Note: Benefits vary for full time and part time providers.
GPHA is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals in need.
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with various mental health conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing personalized treatment plans, prescribing medication, and providing psychotherapy and counseling services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 52% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
In Pennsylvania, the Psychiatry weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$356k (58 salary observations; 745 listings), vs ~$324k nationally (1,431 salary observations; 7,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatry | ranked against 1,866 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $380k (middle half $338k–$380k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pennsylvania vs national | $356k median in Pennsylvania | $324k nationally (+10%)58 state / 1,431 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Pennsylvania | 125 active | 1,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Pennsylvania Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 16% offer loan repayment909 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,274 in the last 30 days | 1,015 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Make a Difference at Greater Philadelphia Health Action a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,866 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
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