Disciplines / MD / DO
Psychiatrist (MD / DO)
Psychiatrists lead medical treatment of mental illness, including complex diagnosis, medication management and clinical oversight of prescriber teams.
- Advertised pay
- $250k – $360k
- Credential
- State medical licensure and ABPN board certification
- Live roles
- None open today
What is a Psychiatrist (MD / DO), and what does the role pay?
What the role does
- Diagnose and treat complex psychiatric presentations
- Prescribe and manage medication regimens
- Supervise PMHNPs and provide collaborative agreements
- Provide medical leadership in inpatient and residential programs
Credential and route in
State medical licensure and ABPN board certification · American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; state medical boards
- 1MD or DO
- 2Psychiatry residency (4 years)
- 3Optional fellowship (child and adolescent, addiction, forensic)
- 4ABPN board certification and state licensure
Advertised pay
| Career stage | Advertised pay | What typically sits behind it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | $250k | Newly credentialed, supervised caseload |
| Mid-career | $300k | Full caseload, independent, some supervision of others |
| Senior | $360k | Lead or multi-site scope, clinical quality ownership |
Ranges reflect what we typically see advertised on roles we recruit for in the US. They are a market guide, not a survey, and vary by setting, caseload and experience. Last reviewed August 2026. For federal wage and outlook data, see the Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation page.
Full MD / DO salary guideWhere MD / DOs work
Inpatient psychiatry · Outpatient clinics · Telepsychiatry · Residential treatment · Academic centers
Specialties
- Inpatient and residentialPsychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers and PHP programs treating high-acuity mental health presentations.
- Community mental healthMedicaid-funded outpatient and community programs delivering therapy, prescribing, case management and crisis services.
- Substance use treatmentDetox, residential, IOP, outpatient and MAT programs across the full continuum of addiction care.
- Telehealth and virtual careRemote therapy, teletherapy, telepsychiatry and remote supervision across state lines, delivered by platforms and traditional providers alike.
Demand right now
Severe shortage in child and adolescent psychiatry and in rural and community settings.
Hiring MD / DOs?
Child and adolescent fellowship-trained psychiatrists are the hardest hire in behavioral health, full stop.
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