About the Role
Location: Remote (United States) Type: 1099 Independent Contractor, Part-Time or Full-Time Compensation: $150–$200 per hour, or $1,500–$2,000 per 8-hour shift About the Role Our client is expanding its behavioral health capacity and hiring board-certified psychiatrists to deliver virtual psychiatric care. The work is primarily diagnostic evaluation and ongoing medication management for an adult outpatient population. You'll work with a full intake and assessment team, so your time goes to clinical decision-making rather than scheduling, insurance verification, or chasing records. Clinical Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations via video Provide ongoing medication management and titration across mood, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use presentations Prescribe controlled substances in accordance with federal and state law, including current telehealth prescribing rules Coordinate with therapists, care navigators, and primary care where indicated Document within our behavioral health EMR to the standard required for payer review Escalate acute safety concerns per protocol, with 24/7 crisis-team backup Practice Environment Full admissions and assessment support on every case Average of [XX] encounters per shift, with protected documentation time Flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend availability Malpractice coverage provided No inpatient responsibility, no call Qualifications MD or DO with completion of an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry by the ABPN Active, unrestricted medical license and DEA registration authorizing all applicable schedules 2+ years of outpatient psychiatric practice post-residency Comfort with telepsychiatry workflows and remote medication management Active, unrestricted medical licensure in a minimum of three U.S. states Professional working proficiency in Spanish, sufficient to conduct a complete clinical encounter without an interpreter Subspecialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry or addiction medicine is welcome but not required