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University of Minnesota Physicians
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Hybrid

Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison

PsychiatryNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$224k-$310k

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Job Description

The University of Minnesota’s Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Board Certified / Board-eligible psychiatrist to fill an Academic Track faculty Psychiatry Consult Liaison position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. The position consists of:

Approximately 0.90 clinical FTE serving as an inpatient psychiatrist on a team that consults with inpatient units at the University of Minnesota Medical Center.

0.10 FTE of Academic activities, including publishing, research, mentoring, quality improvement projects, and other scholarly duties (meetings, grand rounds, committees, etc.).

In clinical work, this position will work collaboratively with licensed mental health professionals and psychiatrists to provide a combination of in-person and virtual psychiatric consultations to various medical specialties within a hospital setting.

The faculty member may be located at one main site (University of Minnesota Medical Center.) and provide telemedicine coverage for outlying hospitals throughout the M Health Fairview system.

  • See 6 to 8 patients per clinical day.
  • Work with a team of employed providers, independent contractors, licensed mental health providers, and a few casual providers who help cover weekends.
  • Coordinate the coverage schedule with the team

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited ACGME Psychiatry residency program. CL fellowship program preferred, but not required.

Board Eligible/certified with the ABPN

Licensed or ability to acquire medical license and DEA in the State of Minnesota, and meet threshold criteria/qualifications for credentialing and privileges.

Ability to receive work authorization in the United States from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and maintain legal status according to the requirements of the VISA.

Pay and Benefits

This role is dually employed by University of Minnesota Physicians and the University of Minnesota. Total salary is market competitive and based on AAMC salary benchmarks. Clinical salary, aligned with clinical effort, is provided through M Physicians. The base salary range for this position is $224,256 – $310,002 commensurate with experience, qualifications, and cFTE. The salary from the University is dependent upon the academic effort of the person hired.

M Physicians Provides the Following Benefits

  • Substantial 401K employer contribution.
  • Well-being program including an annual spending allotment, peer coaching, counseling, and concierge services.
  • Allowance for CME, license, board certification, and DEA fees.
  • Malpractice insurance coverage.
  • As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

In addition, the University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy plans, and much more. Additional information can be found here: M Physicians Benefits and University Benefits.

Additional Requirements

An application for the corresponding academic component of this position should be submitted through the University’s employment site: hr.myu.umn.edu

M Health and Clinical Partnerships

University of Minnesota Physicians providers practice at affiliated locations under the University of Minnesota Health Fairview (M Health Fairview) shared care delivery system. M Health Fairview represents a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Physicians, the University of Minnesota Medical Center, and Fairview Health Services to create a nationally renowned academic health system that combines academic and community resources to provide the very best clinical care to patients and communities, while also supporting research and education across the joint healthcare delivery system.

M Health Fairview is one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the Upper Midwest.

We offer a wide range of adult and child/adolescent services that include: inpatient, behavioral emergency center, partial hospitalization, outpatient clinics, counseling centers, chemical dependency programs, and day treatment programs.

In addition, our psychiatrists have access to consultation, collaborative management, or referral with the University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Physicians and Behavioral Healthcare Providers.

Community Information

We are based in Minneapolis and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in America by U.S. News & World Report. The Minneapolis-St. Paul area offers a high quality of life and a low cost of living.

You'll find excellent school systems, a robust economy, an award-winning culinary scene, museums of all types, outstanding theaters, and a reliable international airport. If you love the outdoors, you can enjoy all four seasons with the plethora of lakes, parks, and some of the country's best bike trails!

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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,500 physicians, 500 advanced practice providers, and 200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond.

Join us on a mission to advance medicine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will provide inpatient psychiatric consultations to various medical specialties at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. Additionally, the role involves academic duties such as research, mentoring, and quality improvement projects.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Inpatient PsychiatryClinical ConsultationAcademic MedicineMedical Licensing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Consult Liaison at University of Minnesota Physicians a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,774 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$267k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About University of Minnesota Physicians

Hospitals and Health Care
Minneapolis, MN
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Substantial 401K employer contribution
Well-being program with annual spending allotment
Peer coaching
Counseling services
Concierge services
CME allowance
License fee coverage
Board certification fee coverage