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How much do entry level psychiatric jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level psychiatric in the United States is $111,406.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,500.00 and $131,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an entry level psychiatric job?

Entry level psychiatric jobs are positions in mental health care that require minimal prior experience and are often suitable for recent graduates or those new to the field. These roles may include psychiatric technician, mental health aide, or psychiatric nursing assistant. Responsibilities typically involve supporting patients with mental health conditions, monitoring behavior, assisting with daily activities, and working under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals. Entry level psychiatric jobs provide valuable experience and can be a stepping stone toward more advanced roles in psychiatry or psychology.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an entry level psychiatric technician?

To thrive as an Entry Level Psychiatric Technician, you need a basic understanding of mental health disorders, crisis intervention techniques, and a high school diploma or relevant certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), patient observation systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong communication, patience, and emotional resilience help you effectively support patients and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure safe, compassionate care and contribute to the well-being and recovery of individuals in psychiatric settings.

What are typical challenges faced by entry level psychiatric professionals when working with patients, and how can they prepare for them?

Entry-level psychiatric professionals often encounter challenges such as managing patients in crisis, handling emotionally charged situations, and establishing trust with individuals who may be resistant to care. It's common to feel overwhelmed at first, but thorough training, mentorship from experienced colleagues, and regular supervision can help. Building strong communication skills and learning effective de-escalation techniques are essential for success. Additionally, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams ensures that patient care is holistic and well-supported.
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Infographic showing various Entry Level Psychiatric job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,406 per year, or $53.6 per hour.

Psychiatry PA-C: Outcomes-Driven, Physician-Led Care

Impireum Psychiatric Group

Katy, TX โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Psychiatry Physician Assistant (PA-C) Experienced Behavioral Health Clinician Impireum Psychiatric Group Position Overview

Impireum Psychiatric Group is seeking an experienced, high-performing Physician Assistant (PA-C) with established psychiatric and behavioral health experience to join our growing multi-state behavioral health organization.

This role is specifically designed for clinicians with prior psychiatry experience who are seeking to practice within a physician-led, structured, outcomes-driven psychiatric model focused on quality, operational excellence, accountability, and measurable patient outcomes.

This is not an entry-level psychiatry position.

We are only considering candidates with direct psychiatric clinical experience in behavioral health settings.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, operationally disciplined, emotionally mature, and comfortable functioning within a high-accountability psychiatric environment.

About Impireum

Impireum Psychiatric Group is a multi-state integrated behavioral health organization focused on:

  • psychiatry
  • psychotherapy
  • advanced psychiatric treatment modalities
  • and Neuro-Wellness integration

Our care model combines:

  • physician-led oversight
  • standardized workflows
  • measurable KPI expectations
  • and collaborative interdisciplinary care

to improve long-term patient outcomes rather than volume-driven treatment.

Core Responsibilities Psychiatric Clinical Care
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
  • Diagnose and manage behavioral health conditions across the lifespan
  • Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications under physician supervision
  • Perform medication follow-up visits and treatment adjustments
  • Assess and manage psychiatric safety risks, including suicidal ideation and crisis escalation
  • Develop evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans
  • Collaborate closely with therapists, psychiatrists, and clinical support teams
  • Participate in integrated treatment planning and continuity-of-care workflows
Operational & Documentation Responsibilities
  • Maintain timely and audit-ready psychiatric documentation
  • Complete same-day documentation in accordance with organizational standards
  • Follow established psychiatric workflows and SOPs
  • Participate in KPI and quality initiatives
  • Support continuity-of-care and patient retention efforts
  • Participate in hybrid care delivery models including telehealth and in-person psychiatry
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY STANDARDS Required Qualifications
  • Active unrestricted Physician Assistant license
  • NCCPA certification required
  • Active DEA registration
  • Minimum of 2 years recent outpatient psychiatry or behavioral health experience strongly preferred
  • Direct psychiatric medication management experience REQUIRED
  • Experience treating common psychiatric conditions independently
  • Strong psychopharmacology knowledge required
  • Strong behavioral health assessment and risk evaluation skills required
Industry-Standard Preferred Experience

Competitive psychiatry PA candidates typically demonstrate experience in:

  • outpatient psychiatry
  • community mental health
  • telepsychiatry
  • integrated behavioral health
  • addiction psychiatry
  • or physician-led psychiatric practices.

Preferred candidates should also have experience managing:

  • depression
  • anxiety disorders
  • ADHD
  • PTSD
  • bipolar disorders
  • insomnia
  • mood disorders
  • and high-acuity psychiatric populations.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
  • Multi-state licensure or willingness to obtain additional state licenses
  • Experience with child/adolescent psychiatry
  • Telepsychiatry experience
  • Experience within structured psychiatric workflow environments
  • Experience using eClinicalWorks (eCW)
  • Experience with Spravato, TMS, or advanced psychiatric treatment programs preferred
  • Experience functioning within KPI-driven or outcomes-based environments preferred
IMPORTANT APPLICANT NOTICE Psychiatry experience is REQUIRED.

We are ONLY hiring Physician Assistants with direct psychiatric or behavioral health clinical experience.

Please do not submit a resume unless you have prior psychiatry experience, psychiatric medication management experience, and behavioral health treatment experience.

This requirement is non-negotiable for consideration.

What Makes This Opportunity Different Physician-Led Clinical Model

You will work directly within a highly structured psychiatric environment designed to support clinical quality, continuity, and operational consistency.

Outcomes-Driven Care

Our model prioritizes:

  • measurable patient outcomes
  • continuity
  • quality
  • and long-term stability

rather than high-volume transactional care.

Integrated Neuro-Wellness Environment

Providers collaborate across:

  • psychiatry
  • therapy
  • advanced psychiatric services
  • and integrated wellness pathways.
Structured Operational Support

Impireum utilizes:

  • standardized workflows
  • KPI tracking
  • documentation standards
  • and operational systems

designed to support providers rather than overwhelm them.

Compensation & Growth
  • Competitive base compensation
  • KPI-based bonus opportunities
  • Multi-state licensure support
  • Defined advancement pathways within the Impireum Clinical System (ICS)
  • Leadership and expansion growth opportunities for high-performing clinicians
Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will demonstrate:

  • strong psychiatric clinical judgment
  • psychopharmacology confidence
  • operational reliability
  • emotional maturity
  • professionalism under pressure
  • strong documentation discipline
  • and alignment with structured, performance-driven psychiatric environments.

This role is best suited for clinicians who want to grow within a scalable psychiatric organization focused on:

accountability, quality, operational excellence, and measurable behavioral health outcomes.

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