Pays $169.50/hr$6k below the Psychiatrist market median of ~$359k (26 jobs)

Psychiatrist

PsychiatryIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

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

BLSDEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMental Health TreatmentCrisis InterventionBehavioral Healthcare OversightDiagnostic ReviewPsychiatric Medication ManagementSuicide PreventionClinical DocumentationHIPAA CompliancePatient CareMental Status ExaminationTreatment Planning

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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