Outpatient Psychiatrist - Remote - Part or Full Time

Role type: 1099
Schedule: Full time or Part time.
Location: 100 percent remote. No in-person work.
Population: Adults

About the role

Provide psychiatric evaluations and follow ups for adults receiving care. All clinical work performed remotely.

What you will do

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations via secure telehealth.
• Provide medication management follow ups at clinically appropriate intervals.
• Formulate diagnoses and treatment plans that align with LPS requirements.
• Coordinate with hospitals, county agencies, public guardians, and legal counsel.
• Prepare affidavits, declarations, and timely clinical documentation for hearings.
• Appear virtually in court once per week to provide testimony and updates.
• Order and review labs when indicated.
• Use the EHR for same day notes, orders, and communications.
• Follow HIPAA, state law, and program policies for involuntary treatment and conservatorship care.

Required qualifications

• MD or DO in Psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted California medical license.
• DEA registration, including schedules relevant to practice.
• Two or more years treating adults in acute or subacute settings, inpatient or community.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms, remote workflows, and concise documentation.
• Clear, direct communication in clinical and legal settings.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with measurement based care and brief supportive interventions.

Work structure and volume

• All patient care and court appearances are remote.
• Mix of new evaluations and follow ups.
• Weekly virtual court block, schedule coordinated with the county and court calendar.
• Protected documentation time.

Technology and support

• Clinic provides HIPAA compliant telehealth platform and EHR.
• Secure messaging and care coordination with social work and nursing teams.
• IT onboarding and remote support.

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive rate commensurate with experience.
• We will provide malpractice coverage for the provider. It will be an occurance based plan.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: Remote

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $220.00 - $250.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote