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Psychiatrist AI Jobs
Mental-health AI is sensitive, high-stakes work that only a psychiatrist can safely judge, which makes this expert evaluation both scarce and well-paid. Live openings are below.
Why psychiatrists are needed
AI is increasingly used for mental-health screening, triage, and support, where a subtly wrong or unsafe response can genuinely harm someone in crisis. Models can sound empathetic while giving advice that is clinically inappropriate or misses risk signals. Only a psychiatrist can reliably judge whether the model is safe, accurate, and responsible. Labs need psychiatrists to evaluate mental-health AI, flag unsafe responses, assess risk handling, and write realistic clinical scenarios. The sensitivity of the domain keeps this among the top-paid evaluation work.
Your clinical judgment about risk and appropriate care is exactly the safeguard these systems require.
What psychiatrist AI work pays
Mental-health expertise commands premium rates.
| Level | Background | Common pay |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry trainee | Resident or fellow | $70-$110/hr |
| Practicing psychiatrist | Board-certified psychiatrist | $110-$200/hr |
| Subspecialist | Child, forensic, or addiction psychiatry | $140-$250/hr |
See related work on the medical AI jobs and psychology AI jobs pages.
Who psychiatrist AI work suits
It fits mental-health physicians across the field.
- Board-certified psychiatrists
- Psychiatry residents and fellows
- Subspecialists in child, forensic, or addiction psychiatry
- Psychiatrists seeking flexible remote income
Remote, flexible, high-responsibility
The work is remote and async, fitting around clinical duties, and it pays near the top of the market because the stakes are high. To find current openings, browse the live roles below or take the quiz.
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Live Psychiatrist AI roles, updated weekly
These listings come straight from the current board, so you only ever see roles that are open right now. Each links directly to the platform where you apply.
Browse live psychiatrist ai roles →Frequently Asked Questions
Can psychiatrists get paid to train AI?
Yes. Psychiatrists are paid to evaluate mental-health AI for safety and accuracy, flag unsafe responses, assess risk handling, and write realistic clinical scenarios. It is among the top-paid evaluation work.
How much do psychiatrist AI jobs pay?
Psychiatry trainees earn about $70 to $110 an hour, practicing psychiatrists $110 to $200, and subspecialists $140 to $250, set per project.
Why does mental-health AI need psychiatrists?
Because a subtly wrong or unsafe response can harm someone in crisis. Only a psychiatrist can reliably judge whether the model handles risk and gives clinically appropriate responses.
Does it fit around clinical work?
Yes. It is remote and async, so psychiatrists typically do it around their schedule in the hours that suit them.
What is the starting pay for Psychiatrist AI work?
Entry level is psychiatry trainee at $70-$110/hr, covering resident or fellow. Rates rise with experience and specialization, reaching $140-$250/hr for subspecialist.
How do I earn the top rate in Psychiatrist AI work?
The top band, $140-$250/hr, goes to subspecialist: child, forensic, or addiction psychiatry. Building a strong quality record and specializing in that area is what moves you up from the entry band.
Where can I find Psychiatrist AI roles right now?
Live Psychiatrist AI openings are aggregated on the NeonLabs Hub job board, filtered to this category. Each listing links directly to the platform where you apply, and applying is always free.
Are psychiatrist AI Jobs legit, and do they actually pay?
Yes. Every listing here routes to a named, vetted marketplace that pays for hours or tasks you actually complete. The honest caveat: pay is set per project and per contributor, so the $15 to $250 an hour range reflects real listings rather than a promise. No legitimate platform charges you to start, so treat any upfront fee as a red flag.
Can a beginner with no experience get started with psychiatrist AI Jobs?
Yes. The usual path is a short skills assessment rather than a job interview, and platforms judge the sample work you submit rather than your resume. Applying takes minutes, and people who are careful and consistent move up to better-paid work quickly.
How much can you realistically make with psychiatrist AI Jobs?
Real listings run about $15 to $250 an hour, with the top of the range going to specialists and credentialed experts. Because hours are flexible rather than guaranteed, treat it as supplemental income that scales with the time you put in, not a fixed salary.