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Posted 20 July, 2026

Behavioral Health, Psychiatrist General

CommonSpirit Health
Williston, ND, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

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As our psychiatrist you will;Be the architect of mental healthcarein Williston, ND, directly responsible for building, enhancing, and delivering comprehensive, state-of-the-art psychiatric services. This pivotal role allows you todesign your practice, from innovative treatment plans to robust patient support programs, making a profound and immediate difference in mental health awareness and care. You'll gain exceptional financial freedom through ahighly competitive compensation packageand generous benefits, capitalizing on anexceptionally low cost of livingin Williston's booming economy.

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Every day you will;Deliver high-impact psychiatric carewithin modern facilities to a robust patient panel with a diverse case mix across all ages, directly impacting countless individuals and their families. You'll work within a supportive, integrated medical network, fostering seamless collaboration with primary care providers, emergency medicine, and other specialists. Beyond the clinic, you'll immerse yourself in adynamic, family-friendly hubwith excellent schools and engage in world-classoutdoor recreation(fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, camping) along the Missouri River, enjoying breathtaking sunsets and vast open spaces.

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To be successful in this role you will; Be aBoard-Certified Psychiatry Physicianwith a passion for shaping advanced mental healthcare, driven by a desire for significant impact and continuous professional growth within a collaborative team. You should thrive on challenging cases, demonstrating strong clinical skills and a commitment to implementing innovative treatment plans. Ideal candidates will embrace thefinancial prosperity, modern amenities, and boundlessoutdoor adventurethat Williston, ND, offers, seeking to build both a rewarding professional legacy and an inspiring personal life within a forward-thinking community.

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We are offering a generous base salary, relocation assistance, and additonal performace incentives to those who qualify.

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\n We have a lot to offer including:\n
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  • An excellent benefit package
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  • Competitive guaranteed salary $342,235
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  • Starting loan up to 10% of base compensation
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  • Productivity and quality incentives
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  • Generous recruitment incentives
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  • Paid relocation up to $15,000
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  • Paid malpractice
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  • CME allowance $3,500
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  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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Job Requirements\n
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  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution
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  • Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
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  • Active or eligible license in the state of North Dakota
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  • Strong clinical skills with experience in Psychiatry
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  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
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  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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  • Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families
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\nWhere You'll Work\n
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\n TheCity of Williston
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\n Situated at the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, Williston, North Dakota, covers 23 square miles and is the county seat of Williams County. Located just 60 miles from the Canadian border and 18 miles from the Montana border, Williston is commonly referred to as the Western Star and takes pride in its western heritage. The City is recognized as a regional center for business, leisure, and economic development. Residents and visitors alike enjoy convenient access to extraordinary historic sites, world-class hunting and fishing, and beautiful national and state parks.\n
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\n Due to its proximity to the Yellowstone and Missouri, the Williston area has been a booming commerce center for centuries, earning the nickname Boomtown early on in its history. It was a gathering place for the earliest inhabitants of the plains and a rendezvous point for fur traders and explorers. It has drawn together generations of agricultural producers. Today, with the Bakken oil formation, Williston is home to hardworking residents making North Dakota the nations second largest oil-producing state.\n
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\n While population growth in the area has started to normalize, theCity of Willistonexperienced explosive growth over the past several years due to increased activity in the oil and gas industry. The City has grown 210% in size since 2010, jumping from a population of 12,120 to 29,160 as of the 2020 Census. This prosperous community has managed its incredible growth issues with great success, and is the sixth most populous city in North Dakota.\n
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\n Willistons economy is built on oil, agriculture, and tourism. It is home to over 200 oil service companies. Several of the top ten oil service companies in the world have operations in Williston.\n
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\n CHI St. Alexius Health Williston now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health has been proudly serving our community since 1920. CHI St. Alexius Health Williston proudly provides primary care specialty care family medicine 3D mammography orthopedics neurology and several other health services to our Williston community.\n
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Catholic Health Initiatives(CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happenboth inside our hospitals and out in the community.

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CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

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About Williston
\n Public Schools K-12
\n Downtown Williston

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Pay Range\n
\n$342,235 - $359,347 /year\n