Consultant Psychiatrist
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Compensation Intelligence
Based on 500 WeekdayDoc listings
139% above median for Psychiatry
Job Description
About the Role
Join SA Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? * Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership across inpatient, outpatient, community, and home-based settings.
- lead the delivery of high-quality, specialist psychiatric services across regional and country mental hea.
- provide clinical leadership while influencing the strategic direction, quality, safety, and research agenda.
- develop clinicians, contribute to policy and service reform, and implement innovative care practices that me.
Requirements
- You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description.
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Benefits & Compensation
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- Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities.
- Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join SA Health as a Consultant Psychiatrist.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at SA Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
SA Health lists compensation for this physician position at $344k to $493k annually.
This is approximately 40% above the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Leadership, Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment Planning, Inpatient Care, Outpatient Care, Community Care, Home-Based Care, Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment, and clinical leadership across various settings, while also supporting clinicians and general practitioners in managing complex cases using least restrictive practices. This role involves leading teaching, mentori...
Benefits package: Professional Development, Superannuation, Private Practice Arrangements, Living Expenses Support, Meal Entertainment Expenses Support, Generous Leave Provisions, Employee Assistance Program, Health and Fitness Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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