Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist – Outpatient Psychiatry (Flexible Schedule Available)
Location: Fairfield and Trumbull, CT | Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Clinical Hours per Week
About the Opportunity
Join a respected psychiatric practice in the Fairfield and Trumbull area that provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care. This practice is known for its dynamic team environment and efficient, patient-focused approach. With a steady influx of referrals and a commitment to high-quality care, this opportunity is ideal for psychiatrists eager to work in a fast-paced, supportive setting. The practice offers specialized treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), adding an exciting dimension to the role.
Position Overview
As a full-time Psychiatrist, you will manage outpatient medication and conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations. You will work with a diverse patient population, primarily adults, but with opportunities to treat children and adolescents if desired. The practice operates two conveniently located facilities, providing a seamless experience for both providers and patients. You will collaborate with a dedicated team using the intuitive ABS electronic medical record system, ensuring smooth and efficient care delivery.
Position Highlights
✓ Flexible scheduling between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM
✓ Minimal on-call responsibilities (approximately three weekdays per month and one weekend every two months)
✓ Opportunity to work with children and adolescents
✓ Specialized TMS treatment options
✓ Collaborative team environment with nurse practitioners and psychiatrists
✓ Partnership potential for long-term career growth
✓ Two convenient practice locations just 15 minutes apart
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a compassionate and skilled psychiatrist comfortable with outpatient medication management and comprehensive evaluations. A background in adult psychiatry is essential, while an interest in child psychiatry and experience with TMS treatments are advantageous. This role suits someone looking for a supportive team environment and the opportunity for career advancement.
Next Steps
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly. Our interview process is designed to be thorough yet welcoming, ensuring a great fit for both you and our team. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional psychiatric care.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $300k–$500k
- Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
- $300,000
- 22 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Connecticut
- $290,000
- 3 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatrist salary by state →
About psychiatrist jobs
Behavioral health is the specialty we built the firm on, and psychiatrist searches are the largest share of our physician work. The openings on our board come from community mental health centers, hospital behavioral health programs, outpatient practices, telepsychiatry programs, correctional and forensic settings, and academic centers. Every one is a search an employer has hired us to fill, and our recruiters talk to psychiatrists every day about what would make them move.
Read the full psychiatrist job guide →Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatrist position in Fairfield, Connecticut still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 18, 2026.
- What does this psychiatrist job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $300k–$500k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 22 current psychiatrist openings nationwide is $300,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Connecticut?
- To practice in Connecticut you'll need an active Connecticut medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Connecticut's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/18/2026