Telepsychiatrist - Remote, US, 1099 Part-Time

Carewell

11d•Remote

About The Position

This is an opportunity to bring psychiatric expertise to members whose behavioral health needs are tangled up with their medical and social challenges. As a Telepsychiatrist, you evaluate Carewell members with behavioral health needs and partner with our care team to build plans that address the whole person. The role is built around three connected areas: Psychiatric Evaluation — conducting initial evaluations for members with behavioral health and advocacy needs. Treatment Recommendations — providing clear recommendations to members, their providers, and the care team. Care Team Consultation — helping nurses, social workers, and care navigators support members with behavioral health needs. This is a part-time 1099 contract engagement. You set your own availability. All member interactions take place by video or phone.

Requirements

MD or DO with board certification (or board eligibility) in Psychiatry.
Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state.
Active DEA registration.
Located in the United States.
2+ years of post-residency psychiatric practice.
Experience working with a multidisciplinary care team.
Comfortable with telehealth platforms and EHRs.
Your own reliable computer, high-speed internet, and a private, HIPAA-appropriate workspace.

Nice To Haves

Geriatric psychiatry experience or fellowship.
Licensure in multiple states or IMLC eligibility.
Experience with Medicare, dual-eligible, or older adult populations.
Collaborative care model experience.
Bilingual (Spanish preferred).

Responsibilities

Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations with members who have behavioral health needs, including depression, anxiety, and cognitive or mood concerns.
Develop treatment recommendations, including medication management where in scope and appropriate.
Coordinate with members' primary care providers and existing behavioral health providers to support continuity of care.
Review and guide care plans developed with the care team to address both behavioral health and social needs.
Consult with nurses, social workers, and care navigators on members with complex behavioral health needs.
Help the team recognize psychiatric red flags, and support the protocols used to escalate safety concerns.
Complete accurate, timely documentation for every evaluation and consultation.
Follow all telehealth, prescribing, privacy (HIPAA), and consent requirements.