Outpatient Psychiatrist (Remote)

Backpack Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

17h•Remote

About The Position

Backpack Healthcare is seeking a part-time psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric care to children, teens, young adults, and families through telehealth. The role carries a caseload of 15–22 hours per week and requires afternoon and evening availability; weekend hours may be available based on patient demand. Psychiatrists work as part of an integrated, clinician-led care team alongside PMHNPs, therapists, and care coordinators. The position includes psychiatric evaluations and assessments, diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma-related conditions, and development of individualized treatment plans that may include medication management and therapy recommendations. The psychiatrist collaborates with clinicians, primary care providers, schools, and families; provides crisis intervention and ongoing support as needed; participates in team meetings and clinical consultations; maintains timely, accurate documentation in compliance with HIPAA and Georgia regulations; and stays current with developments in psychiatric care and evidence-based treatment. Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults online, with services covered by most insurance. The organization has served more than 12,000 children and families since 2020 and describes its approach as collaborative and focused on helping clinicians thrive so children can thrive.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Completed psychiatry residency.
Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry.
Active Georgia medical license.
DEA license.
Strong communication skills.
Genuine comfort working with diverse patient populations.
Afternoon and evening availability.
Availability for a part-time caseload of 15–22 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are strongly encouraged.
Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings is preferred.
Familiarity with telepsychiatry platforms and EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments across the lifespan.
Diagnose and manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and other psychiatric conditions.
Develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy recommendations.
Collaborate with therapists, PMHNPs, primary care providers, schools, and families.
Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support as needed.
Participate in team meetings and clinical consultations.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and Georgia regulations.
Stay current on developments in psychiatric care and evidence-based treatment.