Consultant Psychiatrist

1 month ago
United Statesup to $9,010Full TimePsychiatry

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Above Market
Salary Percentile92th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

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

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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

Professional Development
Superannuation
Private Practice Arrangements
Living Expenses Support
Meal Entertainment Expenses Support
Generous Leave Provisions
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Fitness Benefits

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago

high LeverageShortage

Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position