Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Remote
About The Position
BetterHelp is a technology-enabled mental health marketplace connecting patients with therapists and psychiatric providers covered by their insurance plans. The Psychiatrist provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care remotely through BetterHelp’s telemedicine platform, helping expand access to care for people who may face barriers to finding an available provider who accepts their insurance. The role involves conducting virtual consultations, assessing and diagnosing patients, prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable law, and developing individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatrist coordinates care with BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists and may provide feedback to product, engineering, and operations teams to improve the provider and patient experience. BetterHelp supports credentialing, payer enrollment, and platform operations. Providers make clinical decisions independently in accordance with applicable state telehealth laws, regulations, and professional standards. This is a flexible, part-time 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Care is delivered 100% remotely. Estimated effective hourly earnings of $119–$242 are illustrative, modeled estimates and are not guaranteed wages or salary; actual earnings vary based on clinical decisions, case mix, scheduling, payer reimbursement, licensure, geography, and other factors.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist.
- An active medical license (MD/DO) in good standing.
- Experience prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable state law.
- Confidence using technology and online tools to deliver virtual care.
- Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach.
- Medical license required.
- United States location required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous telemedicine experience.
- Active medical licenses in multiple states.
- Fluency in additional languages.
Responsibilities
- Conduct video consultations and communicate with patients through telemedicine.
- Assess, screen, and diagnose patients, and prescribe medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable state law.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs.
- Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists.
- Deliver empathetic, high-quality care while upholding BetterHelp’s clinical and service standards.
- Share feedback with BetterHelp’s product, engineering, and operations teams to help improve the provider and patient experience.
Benefits
- BetterHelp supports credentialing and payer enrollment with multiple health plans.
- Flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely.
- Estimated effective hourly earnings of $119–$242, subject to modeled assumptions and not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
