Pays $169.50/hr — $6k below the Psychiatrist market median of ~$359k (26 jobs)
Psychiatrist
About the Role
$169.50/hr. Correctional psychiatry. Surprise, AZ. Full-time. Flexible shifts. High pay for high-impact work.
Join GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES as a Psychiatrist in Surprise, Arizona. POSITION INFORMATION: BASIC DETAILS Location: Surprise, AZ Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly Travel Requirement: No Teleworking: No Pay: $169.50/hr.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations, behavioral health assessments, mental status examinations, and diagnostic reviews for residents presenting with psychiatric or emotional health concerns.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and substance-related behavioral concerns.
- Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans, therapeutic interventions, crisis management strategies, and continuity of care recommendations based on clinical findings and resident needs.
- Prescribe, adjust, and monitor psychiatric medications while evaluating treatment effectiveness, side effects, medication compliance, and potential drug interactions.
Requirements
- Must possess a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arizona with no pending disciplinary actions.
- Must possess an active DEA registration and Arizona controlled substance dispensing license.
- Must possess a current CPR/BLS certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $169.50/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with GARDAWORLD FEDERAL SERVICES in Surprise, Arizona.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$353k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $350k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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