Physician (Hourly Paid)

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$154 PER HOUR

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Job Description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Physician (Hourly Paid)

Agency

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003289

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$154 PER HOUR

Job Description

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and hospital services.

  • The main office for DBHDD is in downtown Atlanta.
  • This position is located at: Georgia Regional Hospital – Atlanta (GRHA)

Located on 174 Acres in DeKalb County, Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta operates 300 licensed, accredited inpatient beds in three major program areas: Adult Mental Health, Forensic Services, and Developmental Disabilities. In addition, GRH/Atlanta also offers inpatient and outpatient Dental Services.

Job Description

Job Title: Physician - Board Eligible – Admissions - Hourly - GRHA Pay Grade: MBE

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions and providing treatments. Directs nurses, aides and others in the care and treatment of patients.

  • May supervise staff
  • Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
  • Advises patients on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention

Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff

Examine patients and take their histories, order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and consult with other medical practitioners to evaluate patients’ physical and mental health

Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury

Provides emergency medical care

Qualifications

Medical degree recognized by the Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) AND licensure or license-eligible to practice medicine at a state institution or in the state of Georgia as provided by state law. Physician must be Board

Eligible.

Minimum Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Key Responsibilities

The physician provides comprehensive medical services by examining patients, diagnosing conditions, and prescribing treatments. They also direct and coordinate the care provided by nurses, therapists, and other medical staff.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient examinationDiagnosisTreatment planningMedical supervisionPatient history takingClinical coordinationMental health assessmentDevelopmental disabilities careMedication administrationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 68% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Georgia Department of Revenue ranks #12 of 13 employers hiring Psychiatrist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 18 employers

10
<$345k
5
$345k-400k
11
$400k-455k
11
$455k-510k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
66%
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
#4

Clinical Psychiatrist

$450k-$500k
+ 35 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Decatur

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$140k
Typical market rent
$1,067/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.4
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Decatur, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

GD

About Georgia Department of Revenue

Government Administration
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Robust benefits package
State employment
Retirement benefits