Pays $300K - $500K — Psychiatrist market median is ~$273k (9 jobs) · Top 25% in Physician roles for work-life (7.2/10, vs 18,128 in this profession)
Psychiatrist
About the Role
Psychiatrist as Principal Investigator at clinical trial site in New York. Salary $300K-$500K. Research experience preferred.
Join Adams Clinical as a Psychiatrist – Clinical Research, $300K-$500K in New York, NY. Join Us in Shaping the Future of Clinical Research Adams Clinical is a leading clinical trial site network committed to accelerating the development of life-changing medicines. Our mission is simple: deliver uncompromising data quality, safety, and diverse enrollment to advance healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric/neurological evaluations, physical exams, and safety assessments.
- Confirm eligibility and support randomization decisions.
- Review labs, ECGs, and safety data; provide appropriate medical management.
- Perform study rating scales after completing required certifications.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $300K - $500K
- 401(k) matching.
- Medical, Dental &Vision insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Flexible spending account.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Adams Clinical in New York, NY.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified physician, preferably with experience in psychiatry and Alzheimer's disease research. Candidates must be capable of providing onsite leadership and maintaining rigorous standards for clinical trial documentation and participant care.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
In New York, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$281k across 241 listings, vs ~$333k nationally (5,660 listings).
New York's cost-of-living index is 139.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$400k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $288k in an average-cost state — New York ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at Adams Clinical a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physician roles — ranked against 18,128 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.
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