Psychiatrist - $300k / Telehealth / Illinois

This is a remote position.

Psychiatrist Pod Lead (Remote – Full-Time)

Location: Remote (U.S.)

Schedule: Flexible | 10 - 40 hours/week

Employment Type: W-2 or 1099

Reports To: Executive Medical Director

Overview

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.

Key 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).
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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.
  

• Additional board certifications (preferred): Geriatric, Addiction, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry .
  

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  

Skills & Experience

• 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.
  

Benefits

Compensation & 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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