Psychiatrist Jobs
Psychiatrist jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, academic medical centers, and private practice, at every level from resident to attending and medical director, with specializations in child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams. They diagnose illnesses, prescribe, and administer treatment for people suffering from psychiatric disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. Psychiatrists meet regularly with patients, prescribe psychotropic medications, provide psychotherapies, determine appropriate level of care and advocate for patient’s best treatment options within health care systems. They also obtain medical histories, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
Essential Duties
Direct Patient Care Duties:
- Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high quality psychiatric medicine; 2) encouraging increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieving and maintaining optimal patient access to care; 4) supporting system efforts towards care improvements, standardization of care, implementation of care guidelines and clinical outcomes research.
- Typical patient load for full time psychiatrists includes an average of 18-24 patients per week, caseload increases when working with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly.
- Complete required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepare and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
- Collaborate on care delivery by 1) including staff, other physicians, and leadership in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treating all teammates with respect; 3) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behaving in a manner consistent with company mission and values; 5) establishing and maintaining contact with referring providers both within that outside of the system; 6) establishing and maintaining contact with family members and patient’s support persons when appropriate.
- Advocate for patients including providing consistent and timely documentation regarding the patient's need for level of care and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize optimal length of stay for treatment.
Other Responsibilities And Expectations
- Listen and communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with company goals; and 3) providing and accepting feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
- Take ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes, quality, and program quality; 2) working to ensure personal, program and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improving the efficiency and economic aspects of one’s practice.
- Achieve quality metrics by 1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) adapting company innovations to continuously improve patient care, program, and organizational efficiency.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients, families, and visitors. Treat these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect; consistently display courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, receiving current literature, and attending in-service meetings, staff meetings and workshops. Attends, participates in, and contributes to in-services, education, and staff training sessions to maintain/increase skills and teach others.
- Ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients to whom care, service and treatment is being provided.
- Receive individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders.
- Evaluate own performance and recognize opportunities for growth.
- Provide community education and engage in marketing efforts when requested.
- Serve as teacher for trainees seeking clinical experience. Serve as clinical supervisor and mentor to staff.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training
- Physician Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state(s) seeing patients
- BLS/CPR certifications, Licensures and Registrations
- All certifications for this position must be kept current
- Have knowledge of regulatory body requirements (Joint Commissions, etc.)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. California Pay Range $285,000 - $315,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
What You’ll Be Doing
Psychiatrists lead multidisciplinary treatment teams. They diagnose illnesses, prescribe, and administer treatment for people suffering from psychiatric disorders such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. Psychiatrists meet regularly with patients, prescribe psychotropic medications, provide psychotherapies, determine appropriate level of care and advocate for patient’s best treatment options within health care systems. They also obtain medical histories, and order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests.
Essential Duties
Direct Patient Care Duties:
- Focus on Superior Patient Care by 1) practicing evidence-based, high quality psychiatric medicine; 2) encouraging increased patient understanding, involvement in care, and treatment decisions; 3) achieving and maintaining optimal patient access to care; 4) supporting system efforts towards care improvements, standardization of care, implementation of care guidelines and clinical outcomes research.
- Typical patient load for full time psychiatrists includes an average of 18-24 patients per week, caseload increases when working with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Residential and PHP patients are generally seen by psychiatrists twice weekly.
- Complete required documentation thoroughly and in a timely manner. Prepare and maintains complete and accurate charts, case files and records.
- Collaborate on care delivery by 1) including staff, other physicians, and leadership in both service and patient care improvements; 2) treating all teammates with respect; 3) demonstrating the highest levels of ethical and professional conduct; and 4) behaving in a manner consistent with company mission and values; 5) establishing and maintaining contact with referring providers both within that outside of the system; 6) establishing and maintaining contact with family members and patient’s support persons when appropriate.
- Advocate for patients including providing consistent and timely documentation regarding the patient's need for level of care and participating in insurance peer reviews to optimize optimal length of stay for treatment.
Other Responsibilities And Expectations
- Listen and communicate by 1) providing clinical information in a clear and timely manner; 2) requesting information and resources needed to provide care consistent with company goals; and 3) providing and accepting feedback in a respectful manner from all staff.
- Take ownership by 1) providing leadership to improve outcomes, quality, and program quality; 2) working to ensure personal, program and organization compliance with all legal and educational requirements; and 3) steadily improving the efficiency and economic aspects of one’s practice.
- Achieve quality metrics by 1) focusing on clinically relevant outcome measures; 2) adapting company innovations to continuously improve patient care, program, and organizational efficiency.
- Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, quality improvement, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
- Promote positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients, families, and visitors. Treat these individuals with courtesy, dignity, empathy, and respect; consistently display courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications.
- Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, receiving current literature, and attending in-service meetings, staff meetings and workshops. Attends, participates in, and contributes to in-services, education, and staff training sessions to maintain/increase skills and teach others.
- Ensure all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients to whom care, service and treatment is being provided.
- Receive individual and group supervision from physician and clinical leaders.
- Evaluate own performance and recognize opportunities for growth.
- Provide community education and engage in marketing efforts when requested.
- Serve as teacher for trainees seeking clinical experience. Serve as clinical supervisor and mentor to staff.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Graduation from an accredited Medical School and completed Accredited Residency Program and fellowships for specialists or equivalent training
- Physician Board Certified in General Psychiatry and/or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Licensed to practice medicine in the state(s) seeing patients
- BLS/CPR certifications, Licensures and Registrations
- All certifications for this position must be kept current
- Have knowledge of regulatory body requirements (Joint Commissions, etc.)
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. California Pay Range $285,000 - $315,000 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health240
- Behavioral Health Practice Services45
- Lifestance Health29
- Hri Hospital26
- New York State Office of Mental Health24
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services666
- Education91
- Consulting & Professional Services44
- Government & Public Sector28
- Non-Profit & Social Services22
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, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Lifestance Health, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 25% of psychiatrist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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