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Greater Philadelphia Health Action
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Psychiatrist - Make a Difference

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationDiagnosisTreatment planningMedication managementConsultationInterpersonal skillsTeam-based collaborationAnalytical skillsMedical record maintenance

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.

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatryranked against 1,866 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry 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 livingPennsylvania index 97.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Pennsylvania125 active1,861 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 52% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentPennsylvania Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $70k) · 16% offer loan repayment909 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,274 in the last 30 days1,015 the 30 days before (+26%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,866 Psychiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), 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 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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
81% this job
CME allowance
38% this job
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
8% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Greater Philadelphia Health Action

Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with lucrative company contribution and match
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal, Education, and Holidays
Generous bonuses

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.