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Fulfilling Career in Psychiatry: Physician Jobs in Demand

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a surge in mental health disorders and an unprecedented demand for psychiatric services.

Around 122 million Americans (37% of the population) reside in areas with inadequate mental health facilities. They may not have access to comprehensive treatment plans, such as psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, or a rapid-response psychiatrist who can prescribe medications.

This data underscores the need for qualified professionals to pursue rewarding mental health careers. The psychiatry job market, in particular, is highly sought after due to a projected shortage of 14,280 to 31,109 psychiatrists by 2024.

Are you ready to step up and make a difference in the mental health community? Secure the highest-paying psychiatry jobs while making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Psychiatrist Salaries and Compensation Information

Psychiatry is a well-compensated career path that requires a doctoral degree from an accredited medical school. As with other medical professions, their salary reflects the high level of education and specialized skills required for the job.

Private practices can provide psychiatry physicians with higher pay and more control over their work schedule and patient load. But it can still vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and specialty.

With that said, let’s look at the average salaries for psychiatrists in different states and cities.

  • The highest paying states for psychiatry jobs are:
    • New Mexico - over $239,200
    • Wyoming - over $239,200
    • North Dakota - $390,140
    • California- $311,950
    • Connecticut - $308,690
  • Meanwhile, the following are the go-to areas for high-paying psychiatry jobs:
    • San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA - $353,530
    • Champaign-Urbana, IL - $348,410
    • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA - $322,780
    • Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI - $321,340
    • Salinas, CA - $321,060

Psychiatry jobs may also offer additional compensation benefits. Some listings in our database, for instance, include VISA sponsorship, sign-in bonus up to $35,000, and relocation reimbursement of $10,000

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Full Time Physician Psychiatry Sunnyvale, CA

$260k - $270k yearly

34362

6 months ago

Posted by: Premise Health

Employer: Premise Health

Job Description

Premise's mission is to help people get, stay, and be well. We hope you will join us in our mission and experience how amazing health starts with amazing healthcare. For more information, visitwww.jobs.premisehealth.com.


As a full time Psychiatrist you'll provide care to client employees in our Health Center located in Sunnyvale, CA. The scheduled hours are 32 hours per week, 4 days per week 8AM-5PM.

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!


What you'll do:

  • Performs examinations and care measures for patient population covered by the client contract andwithin prescribed guidelinesthe providers' scope of practice.
  • Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
  • Records physical findings, and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition in the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Collaborates with/refers to medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and other health professionals to deliver comprehensive patient care plan as necessary.
  • Provides medication initiation, titration, and management for members as appropriate as part of the care team.
  • Refers patients to specialized health resources for treatment as indicated.
  • Interacts with members to assist in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment.

What you'll bring:

  • Medical Degree
  • MD or DO with unrestricted license in the State providing care or supervision/collaborative practice agreements.
  • Board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) appropriate for the population served (i.e., adult, adolescent, or pediatric patients).
  • State Prescriptive Authority (if applicable)
  • Federal DEA license (matching each state of practice as applicable)
  • State Narcotic/Controlled Substance license if required in your state
  • CPR Certification
  • Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS ' care) certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
  • At least three years of post-residency clinical experience as a psychiatrist in an ambulatory care, occupational health, family practice, or emergency department setting.


Work-life balance is at the foundation of how decisions are made and where Premise is headed. We can only help people get, stay, and be well if we do the same for ourselves. In addition to competitive pay, Premise offers full-time team members benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, paid holidays and vacation time, a company-sponsored wellness program, EAP, access to virtual primary care and virtual behavioral health at no cost for team members and their dependents.


Premise is an equal opportunity employer; we value inclusion and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.


Premise provides its reasonable and genuinely expected range of compensation for this job of$260,000 - $270,000annually. A number of factors will influence the rate offered for this position, including your experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors.

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