Psychiatrist

Job ID: RQ00001849
Wallingford, CT
Psychiatry/General
inpatient

Psychiatrist – Inpatient Consultative Role (Serene Campus Setting)

Wallingford, CT | Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the Opportunity

Join a leading specialty care organization renowned for its dedication to patient-centered rehabilitation in Wallingford, CT. This position offers the chance to work within a tranquil 400-acre campus, known for exceptional care in brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, and complex medical conditions. The organization prides itself on a collaborative environment where innovative technology meets compassionate care.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatrist, you will provide essential psychiatric consultation to a diverse patient population recovering from acute trauma, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and other complex medical conditions. Your primary responsibility will be inpatient consultative work, mainly focused on traumatic brain injury floors, with opportunities for outpatient care. Collaborate with a robust team of neuropsychologists, LCSWs, and behavioral health providers, supported by a semi-retired psychiatrist to ensure comprehensive patient care. The role offers a consistent weekday schedule with minimal call duties.

Position Highlights

  • Monday to Friday schedule with minimal call
  • Work in a serene, restorative environment
  • Collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary care team
  • Focus on medication management
  • Opportunities for professional development and research participation
  • Access to advanced medical technologies
  • Nationally recognized facility with high patient satisfaction rates
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with patients with complex medical needs and exhibit strong skills in medication management and patient care. A collaborative spirit and interest in contributing to a research-driven environment will help you thrive in this setting.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the interview process and next steps.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
    $300,000
    21 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.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psychiatrist position in Wallingford, 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 has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 21 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.