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High school graduate with at least one year of medical transcription experience, psychiatric experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: * Must have typing skill of at least 60 words per minute.

High school graduate with at least one year of medical transcription experience, psychiatric experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: * Must have typing skill of at least 60 words per minute.

High school graduate with at least one year of medical transcription experience, psychiatric experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: * Must have typing skill of at least 60 words per minute.

Psychiatric Nurse

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$136K - $150K/yr

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational ... Psychiatric health facilities such as the County's Mental Health Treatment Center are licensed and ...

Psychiatric Nurse

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$136K - $150K/yr

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational ... Psychiatric health facilities such as the County's Mental Health Treatment Center are licensed and ...

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How much do psychiatric transcription jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychiatric transcription in the United States is $22.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $25.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a psychiatric transcription?

A Psychiatric Transcription job involves listening to recorded psychiatric evaluations, therapy sessions, or medical reports and converting them into written documents. Transcriptionists must have strong knowledge of psychiatric terminology and ensure accuracy and confidentiality. These transcripts become part of a patient's official medical record and help psychiatrists track progress and treatment plans. Attention to detail, proficiency in medical transcription software, and adherence to privacy regulations like HIPAA are essential for this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed for psychiatric transcription?

Excelling as a Psychiatric Transcriptionist requires strong medical transcription abilities, attention to detail, and familiarity with psychiatric terminology, typically supported by completion of a medical transcription program or relevant experience. Knowledge of transcription software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and dictation tools, as well as a solid understanding of HIPAA regulations, is essential. Outstanding listening skills, discretion, and the ability to work independently are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure accurate, confidential documentation of sensitive psychiatric reports, which is crucial for effective patient care and legal compliance.

What are common challenges faced by psychiatric transcriptionists and how can they be managed?

Psychiatric transcriptionists often encounter challenges such as deciphering complex medical terminology, understanding varying accents or dictation speeds, and ensuring strict confidentiality with sensitive patient information. Adapting to different physicians’ dictation styles and staying current with changes in mental health documentation standards can also be demanding. Staying organized, making use of reliable reference materials, and consistently double-checking work for accuracy can help manage these challenges. Supportive team environments and access to ongoing training can further enhance job satisfaction and performance.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatric Transcription job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,067 per year, or $22.6 per hour.

Psychiatrist 18 - Caro Psychiatric Hospital

State of Michigan

Caro, MI • On-site

$97.83 - $136.41/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 189 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 50 rated states


Job description

Job Description The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

The Staff Psychiatrist functions as a leader of the interdisciplinary treatment team in the facility Hospital. The leadership is affected through the supervision and direction of the team's professional assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment, discharge planning, performance improvement and clinical programming activities. The Staff Psychiatrist provides consultation to other psychiatrists on difficult-to-manage patients.

This position serves as a member of and carries out the activities of assigned Hospital and Departmental committees. In order to provide continuity of high quality care, the Staff Psychiatrist also share on-call responsibilities. This position requires rotation of an on-call and weekend assignment on a monthly basis.

Position Description Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. Attach a cover letter.

If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a medical degree from an accredited school of medicine.

Experience Completion of a psychiatric residency program and one year of experience as a psychiatrist in a mental health, clinic, program, or correctional facility. Additional Requirements and Information Required: Possession of a DEA Controlled Substance license. Michigan licensure to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine and surgery.

Possession of a Michigan controlled substance license. This position is located at 2040 Chambers Rd., Caro, MI 48723. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration

Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For questions about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov

Please reference this job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities. #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.


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