Psychiatrist

Jefferson City, MissouriPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$365,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 17 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PsychiatryFull-timeMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. · Minimal call, phone-only with Telepsych support

Overview

Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. · Minimal call, phone-only with Telepsych support
SalaryDr Signal range
$360k – $380k

17 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Outpatient practice integrated in health system · Community hospital affiliated with health system

Role summary

SSM Health seeks an outpatient adult psychiatrist in Jefferson City, Missouri, offering a Monday-Friday 8-5 schedule with minimal phone call coverage and J-1 visa sponsorship. The position includes a guaranteed salary, loan support options, a signing bonus, and a collaborative outpatient practice environment.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Outpatient only
  • Patient population: Adult outpatient psychiatric patients

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$360k–$380k · $365k median
$358kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$382k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$360k – $380k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
17 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$360k–$380k · $365k median
$358kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$382k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 17 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

SSM Health

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EHR
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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Outpatient practice integrated in health system
Facility type
Community hospital affiliated with health system
Patient population
Adult outpatient psychiatric patients
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Missouri
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Outpatient practice integrated in health system

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call burden
Minimal call, phone-only with Telepsych support
Inpatient / outpatient
Outpatient only

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Job Description

$320K Plus - Outpatient Adult!!

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our growing Behavioral Health team in Jefferson City, Missouri. This is an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice with strong system support, a predictable schedule, and an outstanding quality of life. J-1 visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Position Highlights:
  • Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. schedule
  • Minimal call, phone-only, with Telepsych support in the ED
  • Outpatient-only practice experiencing strong growth
  • Collaborative team environment with excellent referral streams

Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive, aggressive guaranteed salary
  • Loan support options, signing bonus, and monthly residency stipend
  • Comprehensive benefits, including up to 6% retirement contribution
  • PSLF-eligible as part of a not-for-profit health system
  • Robust marketing and referral support to help build your practice quickly
  • J-1 visa candidates accepted

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital:

Located in Missouri's state capital for more than 100 years, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City is a full-service, community hospital with a rich history. The hospital moved to a new state-of-the-art building in 2014 and features an evidence-based design that focuses on healing environments and patient safety. Forbes has named SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City as a Top Hospital for 2026.

We serve patients in need of emergency, cardiology, orthopedic, cancer, maternity, and medical imaging services. We consistently offer the latest advances in medical services to provide our patients with exceptional health care. With an emphasis on privacy, safety, efficiency, access, and healing, you'll notice the SSM Health difference from the moment you enter our facilities.

Community Description:

In the heart of Missouri lies the capital city, two huge lakes and the largest university in the state. Smaller cities like Jefferson City, our capital, and Columbia, home of the University of Missouri, offer vibrant communities buzzing with activity, yet free of the hustle and bustle of larger metropolitan areas. Here you'll find clever cuisine, fun events, picturesque parks and historical sites within friendly communities. Or, if you want to get away from it all and experience the wonders of nature, the Lake of the Ozarks offers 1,150 miles of shoreline, making it the destination for lake activity in Missouri.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.