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Psychiatrist - Tele-Medicine (REMOTE)

Location: Remote (Illinois-based licensure required)
Compensation: $250,000 - $280,000 (employed) OR $170/hour (independent contractor)
Schedule: Full-time; flexible scheduling with productivity goals

About Us

Aunt Martha's Health & Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access, and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best - provide healthcare and wellness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Psychiatrist to provide high-quality tele-psychiatric services. This position supports primary care and behavioral health providers by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care for adults, children, and adolescents. The Psychiatrist plays a key role in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care to improve outcomes for patients with behavioral health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide continuous, comprehensive psychiatric treatment for adults, children, and adolescents via tele-health in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.
Review and document patient histories; assess behavioral health conditions for individuals and families.
Administer and interpret validated screening tools (PHQ-2, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Vanderbilt, etc.) to establish care baselines and monitor progress.
Collaborate with care teams (care managers, medical providers, therapists) to adjust treatment plans for patients not progressing.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.
Diagnose, prescribe medications, and refer patients to other treatment options including therapy or hospitalization when needed.
Educate patients and families on behavioral health conditions, treatments, and available care team supports.
Prepare accurate medical records, clinical reports, and correspondence.
Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in staff meetings and trainings.
Meet or exceed productivity goals (2.7+ encounters per day/week).
Complete all required Core Curriculum training and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctorate of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
Board Certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatry with ongoing maintenance of certification.
Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA registration.
Current CPR certification.
Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diverse mental health conditions.
Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Other Requirements

Current driver's license and auto insurance.
Ability to maintain compliance with CME and professional development requirements.

Benefits (Employed Positions)

Aunt Martha's offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our employees, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Time Off & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) support
Professional development and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At Aunt Martha's, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that values equity, innovation, and community impact. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a vital role in expanding access to mental health care and improving outcomes for patients and families across Illinois.