Psychiatrist- Outpatient
Psychiatrist – Outpatient Clinic (No Call or Weekends)
Location: Bristol, CT | Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
About the Opportunity
Join a respected community health organization renowned for its dedication to outstanding patient care. Located in the Greater Bristol area, this non-profit organization is an award-winning health provider recognized nationally for its excellence. With a long-standing history and a comprehensive range of patient services, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
Position Overview
As a full-time Psychiatrist, you will provide outpatient care to the adult population, addressing general psychiatric disorders and substance abuse. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting medication checks, managing medications, and performing initial psychiatric evaluations. You'll work independently without the need to supervise nursing or nurse practitioner staff. Familiarity with EMR systems is advantageous.
Position Highlights
✓ No call or weekend work required
✓ Focus on adult patient care
✓ 20-30 minute medication checks; 60-minute initial evaluations
✓ Supportive team environment with over 100 providers
✓ EMR system in place for streamlined record-keeping
✓ Great location near Hartford and New Haven
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who thrives in an outpatient setting, values patient-centered care, and is eager to contribute to a team-oriented environment. If you have a strong interest in working with adults facing psychiatric and substance abuse challenges, this role is perfect for you.
Next Steps
Ready to make a difference in a community-focused healthcare setting? We invite you to apply today. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to get to know you better. We look forward to meeting you!
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $260k–$320k
- Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
- $300,000
- 24 openings with a range
- Median midpoint in Connecticut
- $314,000
- 4 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- Outpatient position in Bristol , 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 July 7, 2026.
- What does this psychiatrist job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $260k–$320k 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 24 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 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 7/7/2026