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Infographic showing various Remote Addiction job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,798 per year, or $21.1 per hour.

Psychiatry, Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) Rhode Island

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC

Providence, RI • Remote

$325K - $375K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 9.7 out of 10

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Job description

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice.  
This role is designed for psychiatrists who want:  
  • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits  
  • Flexible scheduling, control over their schedule, session structure, and patient population  
  • Minimal administrative burden in a fully remote, outpatient model 
What your day-to-day practice looks like 
  • 100% remote, outpatient psychiatry  
  • Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD) 
  • Patient population across the lifespan: children & adolescents (treated by board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists only), adults, and geriatric patients 
  • Standard session lengths (60-minute intakes, 30-minute follow ups) 
  • No inpatient, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization care or crisis coverage 
  • In-house referral network to therapists 
  • Full operational support including scheduling, billing, intake coordination, and licensing 
Clinical autonomy & flexibility 
Psychiatrists at Talkiatry retain control over: 
  • Their schedule and weekly availability  
  • Session length within established clinical standards  
  • Patient population, balanced to individual criteria and preferences 
  • Clinical decision-making without pressure to shorten visits or increase volume 
Our role is to remove administrative and operational burden so you can focus on patient care.  
Compensation & employment model 
  • Full-time and part-time W-2 employment  
  • Total annual on-target earnings of $325k-375k+, consisting of: 
    • Base salary  
    • Monthly productivity incentive (guaranteed during initial 6-month onboarding period) 
Benefits & stability 
  • Employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums) 
  • Malpractice coverage (occurrence-based, 100% employer-paid) 
  • 401(k) match with employer match and Day 1 vesting  
  • Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time and 11 paid holidays 
  • Paid parental leave and long-term retention benefits (ex. 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years) 
  • CME reimbursement and dedicated CME days 
  • Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs 
  • Technology package provided 
What we’re looking for  
  • Board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists (MD/DO)  
  • Active, unrestricted medical license (multi-state licensing support available)  
  • Interest in outpatient, 100% telepsychiatry-based care  
  • Comfort with learning streamlined clinical technology 
  • Strong clinical judgement, communication skills and collaborative mindset  

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Perks for frontline workers

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  • Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums)

  • 100% employer-paid malpractice coverage

  • 401(k) match with employer match and immediate participation

  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and 11 paid holidays

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) stipend and days

  • Flexible scheduling in a fully remote environment

  • Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs

  • Provided technology package for seamless virtual care

  • Virtual faculty practice, inclusive of education, research and engagement opportunities

What to expect from working at Talkiatry

From Talkiatry

About Talkiatry, in their own words

From Talkiatry

We believe great psychiatric care starts with supporting the people who provide it. Too often, psychiatrists are forced to choose between autonomy and stability, meaningful patient care and administrative burden, professional fulfillment and work-life balance.

Founded by a psychiatrist, Talkiatry was designed to be different. Our virtual care model combines clinical autonomy with the support, structure, and resources needed to build a sustainable career. Through dedicated administrative support, thoughtful technology, and a collaborative clinical community, we help psychiatrists spend less time navigating healthcare systems and more time focused on patient care.

Today, Talkiatry serves patients across the country while supporting a growing network of psychiatrists committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.

Company values

From Talkiatry

At Talkiatry, we believe the best patient outcomes start with supporting clinicians. We are guided by a commitment to clinical excellence, compassion, integrity, and continuous improvement. We strive to create an environment where psychiatrists can practice thoughtfully, maintain autonomy, collaborate with peers, and build sustainable careers while delivering high-quality care to the patients who need it most.

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Talkiatry

Talkiatry is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. We believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthen our teams and improve the care we provide. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for our employees, clinicians, and patients.

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