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How much do part time psychiatry jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time psychiatry in Colorado is $272,866.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $222,900.00 and $333,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is part time psychiatry?

Part time psychiatry refers to psychiatric care provided by a licensed psychiatrist who works fewer hours than a full-time schedule, often to accommodate personal commitments or work-life balance. Part-time psychiatrists may work in hospitals, clinics, private practices, or remotely via telemedicine. They diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental health disorders, just like full-time psychiatrists, but with a reduced patient load or more flexible hours. This role can appeal to professionals seeking flexibility or those transitioning into retirement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time psychiatrist?

To thrive as a Part Time Psychiatrist, you need a medical degree, board certification in psychiatry, and strong diagnostic and clinical skills. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), telepsychiatry platforms, and up-to-date prescribing systems is typically essential. Outstanding interpersonal communication, active listening, and empathy help build trust and rapport with patients in limited clinical time. These skills and qualifications are crucial to deliver effective, patient-centered mental healthcare while adapting to the flexible demands of part-time work.

What are some common challenges faced by part time psychiatrists, and how can they be addressed?

Part-time psychiatrists often face challenges such as managing a consistent patient caseload with limited hours and ensuring continuity of care. Balancing administrative duties and documentation within a reduced schedule can also be demanding. To address these challenges, many part-time psychiatrists use efficient scheduling systems, collaborate closely with full-time colleagues for patient handovers, and leverage electronic health records to streamline workflows. Open communication with the care team helps maintain high-quality patient care and supports a positive work-life balance.

What is the difference between Part Time Psychiatry vs Part Time Psychology?

AspectPart Time PsychiatryPart Time Psychology
Required CredentialsMedical degree (MD or DO), Psychiatry residency, state licenseMaster's or Doctoral degree in Psychology (e.g., PhD or PsyD), state license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, private practice, mental health facilitiesPrivate practice, schools, community agencies, hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare providers, hospitals, mental health clinicsEducational institutions, private practices, research settings

Part Time Psychiatry involves medical training and prescribing rights, focusing on diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Part Time Psychology emphasizes therapy and assessment without prescribing medications. Both roles serve mental health needs but differ in credentials, scope, and work settings.

What are the most commonly searched types of Psychiatry jobs in Colorado?

The most popular types of Psychiatry jobs in Colorado are:

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Part Time Psychiatry jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Part Time Psychiatry job openings:

Infographic showing various Part Time Psychiatry job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $272,866 per year, or $131.2 per hour.

Psychiatrist (part-time) - Adult Intensive Services/AIS (62966)

Aurora, CO โ€ข Hybrid

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery
Offices of Mental Health Practitionersย โ€ขย 501 - 1,000 employees

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery (AMHR) is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Part-Time Psychiatrist (0.5 FTE, 20 hours per week) to join our Adult Intensive Services (AIS) team. In this role, you will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for adults experiencing severe and persistent mental illness while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional behavioral health care.ย This position offers the opportunity to serve diverse and often underserved populations, including individuals experiencing mental health crises, co-occurring conditions, and involuntary psychiatric treatment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, patient-centered clinician who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a passion for improving lives through high-quality psychiatric care.

Schedule.ย This is a part-time, 0.5 FTE position (20 hours per week) with flexible scheduling options designed to support work-life balance. We also offer a hybrid work environment, allowing providers to work remotely up to 50% of the time while maintaining meaningful collaboration and patient engagement.

Salary for this role.ย ย Salary is based on 0.5 FTE (full-timeย equivalent) or 20 hours per week. Fewer thanย 20 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to theย appropriate FTE. Salary is also based on years of licensure and company equity.ย ย 

  • $122,116.33 - $183,174.485 per annumย 

Essential Functions:

  • Provide direct medical and psychiatric services through the comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients assigned, on a regular basis as within the scope of State care.
  • Assure clinicians in assigned services receive appropriate clinical supervision, as necessary.
  • Work with multidisciplinary staff to evaluate and triage according to level of acuity, as needed.
  • Share 24-hour on-call responsibilities with other psychiatrists for residential, outpatient and emergency care, as assigned.
  • Maintain availability by telephone for face-to-face evaluation of emergency patients, as appropriate.
  • Provide utilization review of all patients in continuing care to ensure appropriate medical/psychiatric services are received, as needed.
  • Attend team and other meetings, as necessary.
  • Provide consultation with other physicians and staff on patient care and difficult cases, as needed.
  • Attend continuing medical education conferences to maintain excellent standards of care, on a regular basis.
  • Understand and comply with organizational goals around quality, compliance, standards, and policies.
  • Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
  • Provide information to credentialing, payroll, etc. in a timely manner.
  • Complete required education and training in a timely manner.
  • Accurately and completely document patient care.
  • Monitor and coordinate care for assigned clients in partnership with the other members of the client's care team.

Requirements:

  • Doctor of Medicine / Osteopathy. Successful completion of an accredited residency training program in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
  • Residency in psychiatry (DO/MDs only).
  • Preferred: three yearsย of relevant clinical work experience.
  • Coloradoย Medical License or Valid Prescriptive Authority in good standing:ย Per Colorado BHAย regulations, you must hold an active Colorado MD or DO licenseย before providing any client services. Out-of-state multi-state or compact licenses are not sufficient.
  • Valid and Current DEA.
  • Preferred: DEA-X

Required Vaccination and TB Test.ย 

At AMHR the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.ย 

Benefits:

  • Health insurance: Kaiser
  • Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (dependent care & health care)
  • Company paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage*
  • 403(b) retirement plan which provides 100% vesting immediately, and matching contributions up to 4% after one year of employment
  • Accrued Vacation pay up to 12 days and accrued Sick Pay up to 12 days per year, plus 10 Paid Company Holidays, and 2 floating holidays (hours calculated pro-rata basis based on full-time equivalency)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Voluntary term life insurance
  • Short term disability*

*Eligible for benefit if working 30 hours per week or more

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and its subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees based on age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.

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