Pays $296k-$380kPsychiatrist market median is ~$325k (10 jobs)

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Carolina Outreach
Smithfield, North Carolina

Psychiatrist (4362)

PsychiatryFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

ACT team psychiatrist. $295K-$380K salary. Flexible schedule, clinical supervision of NPs/PAs. Smithfield, NC.

Join Carolina Outreach as a Psychiatrist – ACT Team, $295K-$380K, Flexible Schedule in Smithfield, North Carolina, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $295K - $380K
  • Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
  • Wellness support through Sydney app (Anthem)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Two dental plan options through Delta Dental
  • Affordable vision plan through EyeMed
  • Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower
  • Financial planning and education services at no cost

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Carolina Outreach in Smithfield, North Carolina, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will provide clinical services including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and crisis intervention for clients in the ACT program. They are also responsible for providing clinical oversight, supervising medical staff, and collaborating with the ACT team to develop and implement effective treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Medical Doctor degree and be a licensed psychiatrist or physician. Previous experience working with the specific population served is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationMedication ManagementClinical SupervisionPsychopharmacologyCrisis InterventionSymptom AssessmentIndividual CounselingPsychotherapySubstance Use TreatmentService CoordinationTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationMedical OversightEvidence-based PracticesInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$338k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $358k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina 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 Aug 2026).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

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

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
47%
Visa sponsorship
16%
Loan repayment
13%

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About Carolina Outreach

Mental Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Consumer-driven health plan coverage provided by Anthem
Wellness support through Sydney app (Anthem)
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account (FSA)
Two dental plan options through Delta Dental
Affordable vision plan through EyeMed
Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Generous paid time off
401k or Roth IRA Retirement Programs administered by Empower