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Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and highly skilled Part-Time Psychiatrist (20 hours/week) to join our innovative Crisis Services team. In this in-person daytime role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults in our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), conducting psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, medication management, and substance use treatment while partnering with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, prescribers, clinicians, and case managers dedicated to delivering exceptional crisis care. Supported by fellow prescribers who provide coverage during off-hours, you will play a vital role in helping individuals navigate acute mental health and substance use challenges in a state-of-the-art, five-day overnight stabilization program. When CSU census allows, you will also support the Psychiatric Access Clinic, providing timely evaluations and treatment for individuals needing rapid access to care. The ideal candidate is an empathetic clinician, lifelong learner, and experienced medical leader who is passionate about serving individuals in crisis, values teamwork, enjoys solving complex clinical and systems-level challenges, and is committed to advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered behavioral health care.
Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2 days/week, specific days are negotiable.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 20 hours per week. Fewer than 20 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.
$122,116.33 - $183,174.485 per annum
Essential Functions:
Provide direct medical and psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis as within the scope of State care.
Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
Provide consultation with other physicians and staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
Attend continuing medical education conferences to maintain excellent standards of care, on a regular basis.
Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Accurately and completely document patient care.
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.
Requirements:
Doctor of Medicine / Osteopathy. Successful completion of an accredited residency training program in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
Residency in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
Preferred: three years of relevant clinical work experience.
Colorado Medical License or Valid Prescriptive Authority in good standing: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado MD or DO license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
Valid and Current DEA.
Preferred: DEA-X
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Benefits:
Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage*
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 20 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability*
- Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.
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Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and highly skilled Part-Time Psychiatrist (20 hours/week) to join our innovative Crisis Services team. In this in-person daytime role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to adults in our Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), conducting psychiatric assessments, medication evaluations, medication management, and substance use treatment while partnering with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, prescribers, clinicians, and case managers dedicated to delivering exceptional crisis care. Supported by fellow prescribers who provide coverage during off-hours, you will play a vital role in helping individuals navigate acute mental health and substance use challenges in a state-of-the-art, five-day overnight stabilization program. When CSU census allows, you will also support the Psychiatric Access Clinic, providing timely evaluations and treatment for individuals needing rapid access to care. The ideal candidate is an empathetic clinician, lifelong learner, and experienced medical leader who is passionate about serving individuals in crisis, values teamwork, enjoys solving complex clinical and systems-level challenges, and is committed to advancing recovery-oriented, person-centered behavioral health care.
Schedule. This position is fully Onsite/In-person. The schedule is 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 2 days/week, specific days are negotiable.
Salary for this role.
Salary is based on 0.5 FTE (full-time equivalent) or 20 hours per week. Fewer than 20 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.
$122,116.33 - $183,174.485 per annum
Essential Functions:
Provide direct medical and psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis as within the scope of State care.
Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
Provide consultation with other physicians and staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
Attend continuing medical education conferences to maintain excellent standards of care, on a regular basis.
Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
Accurately and completely document patient care.
Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.
Requirements:
Doctor of Medicine / Osteopathy. Successful completion of an accredited residency training program in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
Residency in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
Preferred: three years of relevant clinical work experience.
Colorado Medical License or Valid Prescriptive Authority in good standing: Per Colorado BHA regulations, you must hold an active Colorado MD or DO license before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
Valid and Current DEA.
Preferred: DEA-X
Required Vaccination and TB Test.
At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.
Benefits:
Health insurance: Kaiser
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability coverage*
403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
Accrued Vacation pay up to 20 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary term life insurance
Short term disability*
- Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more
Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.
Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.
Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completed psychiatry residency from an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Active and unrestricted state medical license in the state of employment
- Valid DEA registration for controlled substance prescribing
- Experience with electronic health records such as Epic, Cerner, or similar platforms
- Proficiency in psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychotherapy modalities
Tips for Your Psychiatrist Job Search
Tailor your CV to the setting
Inpatient, outpatient, and forensic roles each expect different clinical emphases. Highlight relevant rotations, patient populations, and modalities first. A CV that leads with inpatient acute care experience reads very differently to a community mental health hiring committee.
Document your board certification status clearly
Many postings filter candidates by board certification or eligibility. State your ABPN certification status, specialty board, and eligibility date in your CV header so recruiters can confirm fit without reading the whole document.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists psychiatrist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by practice model
Psychiatrist roles vary widely between pure medication management, integrated therapy-prescribing models, and collaborative care. Reading the job description for caseload size and therapy expectations before applying saves you from mismatched interviews.
Prepare for a privileging and credentialing conversation
Interviewers at hospital systems often ask about your credentialing history, DEA registration, and any prior peer review actions. Bring a complete privilege history and know your timeline for obtaining a new state medical license before your first panel interview.
Negotiate the full package, not just base salary
Psychiatry offers frequently include productivity bonuses, call stipends, loan repayment, CME allowances, and relocation assistance. Clarify which components are guaranteed versus variable before you compare competing offers.
Psychiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most psychiatrists?
The companies hiring the most psychiatrists right now include LifeStance Health, Serenity Healthcare, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, community mental health organizations, and behavioral health networks consistently post the highest volumes of psychiatrist openings.
How many psychiatrist jobs are remote?
About 62% of psychiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of telepsychiatry since expanded regulatory flexibilities made cross-state prescribing more accessible. Outpatient medication management roles and consultation-liaison work for rural hospitals are the sub-areas where remote positions are most concentrated.
How do you become a psychiatrist?
You become a psychiatrist by completing a four-year undergraduate degree, then a four-year MD or DO program, followed by a four-year psychiatry residency accredited by the ACGME. After residency you can pursue an optional fellowship in a subspecialty such as child and adolescent, addiction, or forensic psychiatry. You then pass the ABPN written and oral board exams and obtain a state medical license and DEA registration before practicing independently.
Can I get hired as a psychiatrist without attending experience?
Yes, new residency graduates are regularly hired into attending roles, and many employers actively recruit residents in their final year. Outpatient community mental health centers and telehealth organizations tend to be the most accessible entry points because they value the volume and diversity of cases seen during training rather than years of post-residency experience. A strong residency record, letters of recommendation from supervising attendings, and documented procedural or specialty skills strengthen your application considerably at this stage.
What does the psychiatrist interview process look like?
Most psychiatrist interview processes begin with a phone or video screen with a recruiter or department chief, followed by an on-site or virtual interview day that includes meetings with medical leadership, the chief of psychiatry, and often a clinical administrator. You may be asked to present a case or discuss your clinical approach to a complex patient scenario. Credentialing checks, reference calls, and a privileging review run in parallel before an offer is extended, so the full process from first contact to signed offer commonly takes several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, preferred setting, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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