Psychiatrist (On-call)

Terra Behavioral Health is building something different — a modern behavioral health platform grounded in integrity, human connection, and operational excellence. We’re clinician-led and founder-driven, combining deep clinical roots with disciplined, scalable systems that honor both people and performance.

We are in a period of purposeful expansion, designing programs that are safe, clinically excellent, and built to scale. Every role here shapes the foundation of who we become.

The Opportunity

At Terra, medical and psychiatric providers are not siloed prescribers — they are collaborative partners, clinical thinkers, and essential stewards of safety, dignity, and healing.

This is an opportunity to practice psychiatry in a setting that values interdisciplinary teamwork and foundation of excellence. You will work closely with therapists, nurses, technicians and leadership to shape a modern, integrated model of residential behavioral health care.

If you are a Psychiatrist who values strong clinical standards, ethical prescribing, and meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration, this role offers both purpose and professional fulfillment.

What You’ll Do

Medical and Psychiatric Assessment & Medication Management

· Conduct comprehensive History and Physical examinations, psychiatric evaluations and ongoing assessments.

· Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders at the detoxification and residential level of care.

· Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches.

· Monitor medication efficacy, side effects, interactions, and safety.

Integrated, Team-Based Care

· Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, technicians, and operations staff to ensure coordinated care.

· Provide clinical oversight and supervision to Psychiatric NP’s, nurses, and other medical staff members,

· Participate in clinical rounds, case consultations, and treatment planning discussions.

· Serve as a clinical resource to the treatment team regarding medical and psychiatric symptoms, medications, and risk management.

Safety, Risk & Clinical Judgment

· Support suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention, and stabilization planning.

· Respond to urgent psychiatric concerns with clarity and sound judgment.

Documentation & Compliance

· Maintain timely, accurate psychiatric documentation in accordance with DHCS, Joint Commission, and Terra standards.

· Ensure prescribing practices comply with scope of practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.

Clinical Excellence & Program Development

· Contribute to the development and refinement of psychiatric protocols, medication guidelines, and standards of care.

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical reviews.

· Support a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.

Professional Presence & Culture

· Model Terra’s values of integrity, transparency, accountability, and heart.

· Communicate respectfully and clearly with clients, families, and team members.

· Help foster an environment where clinicians feel supported and clients feel safe and respected.

What You Bring

· ABPN Board-Certified MD Psychiatrist with active, unrestricted CA medical license

· Board certified with ABAM and member of ASAM (preferred)

· 1+ years of experience in behavioral health, residential treatment, or multi-site healthcare organization

· Experience overseeing detoxification, substance use and mental health residential facilities

· DEA registration and furnishing number

· Strong diagnostic skills and commitment to evidence-based prescribing, comfort working with co-occurring disorders and complex clinical presentations

· Alignment with Terra’s values: integrity, transparency, humility, accountability, and heart

How we work at Terra

· We move with urgency, clarity, and intention.

· We lead with truth — even when it’s uncomfortable.

· We honor clinicians and protect clinical integrity.

· We operate with accountability and follow-through.

· We build systems that are agile, disciplined, and built to scale.

· We choose high performance AND humanity.

· We solve problems together — no egos, no silos.

Ideal Candidate- Licensed Psychiatrist - MD - MH Physician

Pay: $150.00 - $210.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• CA Medical License (Required)
• ABPN Boarded (Required)

Work Location: Remote