Psychiatrist

Job ID: RQ00001762
Trumbull, CT
Psychiatry/Adult
Permanent/Full-Timeoutpatient

Psychiatrist – Outpatient Practice with Flexible Scheduling and Minimal Call

Trumbull, CT

Full-Time, Flexible Hours

About the Opportunity

Join a respected psychiatric practice in Trumbull, CT, dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care to adults, and optionally to children and adolescents. This fast-paced, high-referral setting is perfect for psychiatrists who thrive in outpatient environments. The practice is known for its efficient, team-based approach and offers long-term partnership potential.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatrist, you will manage outpatient medication and conduct initial evaluations across two nearby locations. You will treat a diverse range of psychiatric conditions, with opportunities to work with children if desired. The practice uses an intuitive EMR system and offers minimal on-call duties, handled remotely.

Position Highlights

✓ Flexible schedule between 7:30 AM and 7:00 PM

✓ Minimal on-call responsibilities (remote coverage)

✓ High patient volume with no active marketing required

✓ Opportunity for partnership over time

✓ Option to treat children and adolescents

✓ Comprehensive support from a team of providers

✓ Use of ABS EMR system

✓ TMS treatment responsibilities for qualified patients

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $300,000 to $350,000 (up to $400,000 for child-trained psychiatrists)
  • Long-term earning potential: $600,000–$900,000 annually
  • Health insurance: 80% employer coverage through Anthem's Gold Plan
  • Fully paid dental insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with 50% match and annual profit-sharing
  • Life insurance policy included
  • Four weeks vacation, three personal days, five sick days
  • CME allowance and time provided
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a dynamic psychiatrist who enjoys a fast-paced outpatient environment. Comfort with medication management and psychiatric evaluations is key. Both experienced psychiatrists and new graduates, particularly those with an interest in child psychiatry, are encouraged to apply.

    Next Steps

    If you're ready to join a thriving psychiatric practice and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward, and we look forward to discussing this exciting opportunity with you.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    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 →

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psychiatrist position in Trumbull, 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?
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    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?
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