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Remote Chair Psychiatry Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Physician MPI

Iselin, NJ · Remote

$275K/yr

Supervise and educate psychiatric residents, fellows, and medical students utilizing remote ... Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership ...

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... chairs clinical committees as assigned by the Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health · ... Working Conditions and Physical Effort: · Work is normally performed in a typical remote interior ...

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$282.2K

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How much do remote chair psychiatry jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote chair psychiatry in the United States is $282,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $329,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Chair Psychiatry vs Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner?

AspectRemote Chair PsychiatryRemote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
CredentialsMedical Degree (MD or DO), Psychiatry Residency, Board CertificationNursing Degree (BSN or MSN), Nurse Practitioner Certification, Psychiatry Certification
Work EnvironmentTelehealth platforms, hospitals, clinicsTelehealth services, clinics, private practices
Employer & IndustryHospitals, healthcare systems, telehealth companiesHealthcare organizations, telehealth providers, clinics
Common Search & ComparisonRemote Chair Psychiatry vs Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Remote Chair Psychiatry and Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner roles both involve providing mental health care via telehealth. However, the former requires a medical degree and board certification in psychiatry, focusing on diagnosis and medication management. The latter is a nursing role with specialized training, emphasizing patient counseling and medication oversight under a physician’s supervision. Both roles are vital in expanding access to mental health services remotely.

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Infographic showing various Remote Chair Psychiatry job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 40% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $282,196 per year, or $135.7 per hour.
Physician MPI

$275K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 hours ago

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Hackensack Meridian Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 358 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

133rd of 886 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Telehealth Psychiatrist

Hackensack Meridian Health 

Jersey Shore University Medical Center 

Neptune, New Jersey 

Hackensack Meridian Health is currently seeking a Network Telehealth Remote Psychiatrist to join our dynamic Behavioral Health team. In this unique role, you will enjoy a highly desirable 90% Clinical and 10% Administrative/Academic split. You will provide critical telepsychiatry services across our network while shaping the next generation of medical professionals as a faculty member of the Department of Psychiatry at Jersey Shore University Medical Center (JSUMC).

Clinical Responsibilities :

  • Direct Patient Care: Provide top-tier Emergency Department (ED), Consultation-Liaison (C/L), and inpatient Telepsychiatry services.
  • Rapid Response: Ensure timely psychiatric interventions by returning 90% of calls from the Emergency Room within fifteen (15) minutes.
  • Collaborative Care: Serve as the collaborating physician for Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), executing collaboration agreements and providing ongoing support.
  • Network Coverage: Provide additional psychiatric services as directed by leadership to ensure seamless patient care and participate in the department's on-call schedule.
  • Compliance: Adhere to all consultation requirements as stipulated in the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Academic & Administrative Responsibilities :

  • Teach & Mentor: Supervise and educate psychiatric residents, fellows, and medical students utilizing remote applications (Zoom, Google Meet).
  • Faculty Engagement: Actively participate in administrative meetings as a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at JSUMC.
  • Quality Improvement: Play a vital role in our quality improvement programs by helping develop measurable performance criteria, reviewing outcomes, and implementing care improvement processes.
  • Leadership: Serve on vital committees and task forces as needed, working to foster the mission, vision, and values of HMH.

Candidate Qualifications:

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
  • Eligible for medical licensure in the required state(s).
  • Comfortable and proficient with telehealth platforms and remote communication tools.
  • A passion for teaching and a commitment to high-quality, fast-paced clinical care.

HOW TO APPLY: 

For immediate consideration, please contact: 

Ashley Strac

Physician Recruiter

Email: ashley.strac@hmhn.org

Phone: 848.332.2841


HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The minimum base salary for this position is $275,000 .The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good-faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting base salary is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted base salary based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Specialization: Area of specialization and sub-specialization.

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant experience in the areas of specialization and sub-specialization.

Leadership: Relevant experience as a department chair or chief, practice group leader, or other leadership roles.

Education and Certifications: Degrees attained, residencies, fellowships, board certifications, research, and publications.

Productivity: Levels of productivity, quality and patient satisfaction.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the specialty and/or sub-specialty.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. 

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. The final compensation and benefits package will be discussed during the interview process. 


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