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Boston, Massachusetts

Psychiatry Physician - Adult

PsychiatryIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Compensation Range: $195k–$447k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Us

MetroWest Medical Center — part of Tenet Healthcare — is a regional leader in behavioral health, offering one of the most comprehensive psychiatric care continuums in Massachusetts, from child and adolescent services through geriatric neuropsychiatric treatment.

You'll join a collegial medical staff backed by a patient-centered culture and administration that genuinely supports its physicians. The Leonard Morse Campus in Natick is a high-functioning, mission-driven environment where your clinical expertise makes a measurable difference every shift.

Whether this is your primary position or a supplemental role, the schedule is built around your life — not the other way around.

Position Highlights

  • 100% inpatient psychiatry — no outpatient responsibilities
  • Night and weekend shift coverage; well-suited as a supplemental income opportunity alongside a full-time position
  • Large inpatient footprint: 86-bed adult unit at MetroWest Medical Center (Natick) and 12-bed adult unit at Saint Vincent Hospital (Worcester)
  • Full behavioral health continuum on-site, including a 17-bed child/adolescent unit and 24-bed geriatric neuropsychiatric unit
  • Hospital-employed position within Tenet Healthcare
  • Collaborative, team-based model with supportive administration and established clinical staff

What We Offer

  • Compensation Range: $195k - $447k
  • Flexible shift structure designed to complement existing full-time commitments
  • Access to a robust, multi-specialty behavioral health program supporting cross-disciplinary collaboration
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Health, dental, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Deferred compensation program
  • Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

  • Board certification in Psychiatry (ABIM)
  • Clear credentialing history and consistent, comparable work experience
  • Strong team collaboration and communication skills

Why Natick

Natick sits at the heart of MetroWest, one of Greater Boston's most livable suburban corridors — offering the energy and amenities of a major metro without the cost or congestion of the city itself.

The area is known for its highly rated public schools, safe neighborhoods, and a genuine sense of community that draws physicians looking to put down roots. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to hiking, boating, and cycling throughout the Sudbury and Charles River valleys.

And with Boston just 20 miles east, world-class dining, culture, and academic medicine are always within reach.

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893.

MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community.

At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care.

MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care.

Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023.

At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community. Join us!

Key Responsibilities

Provide 100% inpatient psychiatric care across adult units at MetroWest Medical Center and Saint Vincent Hospital. Collaborate within a team-based model to deliver comprehensive behavioral health services without outpatient responsibilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABIM) and a doctorate degree. A clear credentialing history and consistent, comparable work experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Patient-Centered CareBehavioral Health Treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 72% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$321k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $303k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatry Physician - Adult at Tenet Healthcare a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution40 jobs · 16 employers

7
<$350k
5
$350k-400k
15
$400k-450k
9
$450k-500k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
74%
CME allowance
39%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
8%

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
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.5
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Boston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$813k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,338/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
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 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance