Psychiatrist - $300k / Telehealth / Illinois
About The Position
We’re expanding our behavioral health team and seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for the role of Psychiatrist Pod Lead. This position combines direct telepsychiatry care with clinical leadership, overseeing a team of psychiatric nurse practitioners within a collaborative care model. You’ll provide expert psychiatric treatment for adults and older adults with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and dementia, while mentoring a high-performing, multidisciplinary team. This is a fully remote role—we provide all equipment and administrative support to ensure seamless virtual practice. Applicants must be board-certified practicing psychiatrists. Non-psychiatrist applicants will not be considered.
Requirements
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry required.
- Must have Active medical license in Illinois
- 2+ years of leadership experience supervising psychiatric NPs or multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
- Experience in telepsychiatry and treating adults/seniors with complex behavioral health needs.
- Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills in SMI, SUD, and geriatric psychiatry.
- Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable using virtual EHR systems and working remotely.
Nice To Haves
- Additional board certifications (preferred): Geriatric, Addiction, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a psychiatry pod of psychiatric nurse practitioners delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Conduct team huddles, case reviews, and supervision to ensure collaboration and adherence to best practices.
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention.
- Collaborate with primary care providers and care management teams to support whole-person care.
- Contribute to behavioral health program development and clinical process improvement.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing education of clinical team members.
- Participate in a limited rotating on-call schedule (few times per year).
Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses up to $300K with bonuses as a W2
- Competitive Salary of $220-$230 an hour as a 1099
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% match.
- Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD).
- Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays (including flex days).
- CME PTO and funds for professional development.
- Full licensure and board certification reimbursement.
- Comprehensive administrative and documentation support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
