Psychiatrist
Psychiatrist – Outpatient Rural Health Clinic (4-Day Work Week)
La Grande, OR | Four 10-Hour Days per Week
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization in La Grande, Oregon, as a psychiatrist within their Behavioral Health team. This role offers the unique chance to practice in a rural health clinic, providing vital care to the community while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Nestled in the picturesque Grande Ronde Valley, the area is renowned for its natural beauty and offers a family-friendly environment with excellent schools.
Position Overview
As a psychiatrist, you'll provide comprehensive outpatient care to patients in a rural setting. You will work alongside a supportive team comprising one other psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, licensed clinical social workers, community health workers, and behavioral health care specialists. The clinic is currently expanding, reflecting a commitment to enhancing healthcare services. Expect a four-day work week, with each day consisting of 10-hour shifts.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible, with a passion for rural healthcare. An interest in small-town life and a commitment to making a difference in the community are essential. While regional ties are not required, they are advantageous.
Next Steps
We invite qualified candidates to apply and explore this rewarding opportunity. Our interview process is straightforward and supportive. Apply today to join a mission-driven team dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $385k
- Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
- $300,000
- 22 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 La Grande, Oregon 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 October 14, 2026.
- What does this psychiatrist job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $385k 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, never you. 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 Oregon?
- To practice in Oregon you'll need an active Oregon medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Oregon'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 10/14/2026