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How much do weekend psychiatry moonlighting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend psychiatry moonlighting in the United States is $259,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $212,000.00 and $317,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is weekend psychiatry moonlighting?

Weekend psychiatry moonlighting refers to psychiatrists or psychiatry residents taking on additional shifts, typically during weekends, outside their primary job or residency program. These shifts can be in hospitals, clinics, or emergency departments, and are often used to cover staffing needs or provide extra patient care. Moonlighting allows psychiatrists to gain more clinical experience, broaden their skill set, and earn supplemental income. However, moonlighting is subject to institutional policies, licensing requirements, and work-hour restrictions for residents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Psychiatry Moonlighting physician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Psychiatry Moonlighting physician, you need a valid medical license, board eligibility or certification in psychiatry, and solid clinical expertise in psychiatric assessment and treatment. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and telepsychiatry platforms is often required. Strong soft skills include adaptability, effective communication, and the ability to work independently while managing acute psychiatric issues. These competencies ensure high-quality patient care, efficient workflow, and safe, responsive service during off-hours when resources may be limited.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by psychiatrists during weekend moonlighting shifts?

Weekend psychiatry moonlighting often involves managing acute psychiatric cases, providing coverage for inpatient units, and responding to emergencies. Psychiatrists in these roles may face challenges such as handling high patient volumes, making quick clinical decisions with limited collateral information, and collaborating with on-call multidisciplinary teams. Flexibility and strong communication skills are essential, as weekend shifts frequently require coordination with nursing staff, social workers, and other physicians to ensure comprehensive patient care. Additionally, moonlighters gain valuable experience in crisis intervention and may have opportunities to develop leadership skills in a fast-paced setting.

What is the difference between Weekend Psychiatry Moonlighting vs Part-Time Psychiatry?

AspectWeekend Psychiatry MoonlightingPart-Time Psychiatry
CredentialsMD or DO, Psychiatry license, Board certification preferredMD or DO, Psychiatry license, Board certification preferred
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, urgent care centers, outpatient facilitiesPrivate practices, clinics, outpatient settings
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare organizations, clinicsPrivate practices, healthcare organizations
Work ScheduleLimited to weekends, flexible hoursFewer hours, flexible scheduling, often during weekdays or evenings

Weekend Psychiatry Moonlighting involves working additional hours on weekends, often in hospitals or clinics, to supplement primary employment. Part-Time Psychiatry typically involves working fewer hours during weekdays or evenings, often in private practices or outpatient settings. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in schedule and work environment, catering to professionals seeking flexible work options.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Psychiatry Moonlighting job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, and 14% Part Time. Highlights an 60% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $259,497 per year, or $124.8 per hour.
Psychiatry - Moonlighting - Mansfield, CT

Psychiatry - Moonlighting - Mansfield, CT

Hartford HealthCare

Mansfield Center, CT

Other

Posted 3 hours ago

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Behavioral Health Network (BHN), the largest and most comprehensive behavioral health system in New England, has flexible Inpatient Adult Moonlighting / Per Diem opportunities available for BC / BE Psychiatrists, or PGY3 / PGY4 Psychiatry Residents, practicing at Natchaug Hospital, located in Mansfield, CT.

  • A few highlights of this opportunity include:

  • 57 bed hospital, with a focus on trauma and recovery orientated care that provides inpatient care for over 650 children and adolescents and 1,300 adults with mental illness or substance abuse issues each year
  • Available on-site moonlighting shifts include weeknights, weekends (either a 24 hr shift or entire weekend), or weekend daytime rounding
  • Recently enhanced compensation 
  • Strong multidisciplinary approach with a collegial and work-family feel
  • Close proximity UConn campus, which boasts a variety of dining experiences, arts and culture
  • Quick and direct access to hiking and biking trails to submerse in the serene landscapes of the Connecticut's East Region
  • Close to RI, MA borders; easy to access MA turnpike
  • As assigned at Natchaug Hospital, Windham Community Memorial Hospital and/or United Services will provide rotational coverage to ensure continuity of psychiatric coverage/consultation services during, day time hours, nights, weekends, vacations and holidays.

  • There are no limits to what you can achieve when you join the Behavioral Health Network at Hartford HealthCare.  Hartford HealthCare's Behavioral Health Network - New England's largest - is a nationally recognized and respected provider of behavioral health services in CT.  The BHN is comprised of a world-class, collegial Psychiatry care team of local and national leaders in their fields. Many of our physicians have advanced sub-specialty training and are backed by a full team of interdisciplinary advanced practitioners, researchers, and social workers. Most importantly, the BHN, which includes 3,000 colleagues in locations throughout the state, makes it easy to envision a career trajectory and provides many possibilities for leadership growth and development.

This means MORE OPTIONS to propel your career to new heights and all within a deeply embedded culture of inclusion, innovation, and focus on the highest quality of care. We are teachers, researchers, leaders and, most of all, caregivers.

Connecticut offers you and your family access to a lifestyle that is second to none.  Enjoy the finest schools in the nation, four beautiful seasons of recreational activities, and options to live at the shore, in leafy suburbs, or in vibrant urban areas. 
 

If you are looking for MORE FULFILLMENT IN YOUR CAREER, e-mail Samuel McNeil, Physician Recruiter, Samuel.McNeil@hhchealth.org or call/text 860-637-5571.

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