Cumberland, VA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Cumberland, VA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Seattle, WA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Seattle, WA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Upper Marlboro, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Upper Marlboro, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
New York, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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New York, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Cheltenham, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Cheltenham, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Newark, NJ · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Newark, NJ · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Berlin, NH · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Berlin, NH · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Stamford, CT · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Stamford, CT · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Worcester, MA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Worcester, MA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Leonardtown, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Leonardtown, MD · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Atlanta, GA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Atlanta, GA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
New York, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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New York, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Oakland, CA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Oakland, CA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Chicago, IL · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Chicago, IL · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Mill Valley, CA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Mill Valley, CA · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Houston, TX · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Houston, TX · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Concord, NH · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Concord, NH · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Eagle Pass, TX · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
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Eagle Pass, TX · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Brooklyn, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Brooklyn, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
... 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 ...
Yonkers, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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Yonkers, NY · Remote
$150 - $200/hr
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A Virtual Psychiatrist is a licensed medical doctor who provides psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment through online platforms. They conduct video or phone consultations to assess mental health conditions and prescribe medication if needed. This role allows patients to receive professional mental health care remotely, improving accessibility and convenience. Virtual Psychiatrists must adhere to the same medical and ethical standards as in-person providers while using secure telehealth technology.
To thrive as a Virtual Psychiatrist, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completed psychiatric residency, and board certification in psychiatry, along with strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and secure video conferencing tools is necessary to deliver care remotely. Superior communication, empathy, and adaptability are essential soft skills for building rapport and supporting patients in a virtual setting. These qualifications and skills enable effective, confidential, and patient-centered mental health care from a distance.
Virtual Psychiatrists often have flexible work schedules, with opportunities for part-time, full-time, or contract-based positions, depending on the employer or telehealth platform. Most work from a private, secure environment such as a home office where confidentiality can be maintained, and appointments are conducted via secure video conferencing tools. This remote setup allows for a better work-life balance and reduced commute time, while still interacting with diverse patient populations. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals typically occurs through digital communication and occasional team meetings or case consultations.
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$150 - $200/hr
Part-time
Posted 8 days ago
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 RoleOur 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 ResponsibilitiesConduct 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
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
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