Tele-Psychiatry | Psychiatrist (FTE/ PRN 1099)

Company Description

Equum Medical is a leading provider of telehealth solutions, specializing in comprehensive acute virtual care services that integrate seamlessly into existing healthcare frameworks. With a mission to enhance healthcare accessibility and efficacy, Equum Medical leverages innovative technologies and deep clinical expertise. Our goal is to empower healthcare organizations to overcome critical challenges like staffing shortages, geographic barriers to care, and escalating healthcare costs. We offer a full spectrum of telehealth solutions supporting services from ED to Discharge with Multi-Specialty Providers, Critical Care, Virtual Nursing, Sitter, and Telemetry.

Role Description

This is a part-time remote role for a Tele-Psychiatry Psychiatrist. The psychiatrist will be responsible for providing comprehensive virtual psychiatric care to patients, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. Day-to-day tasks include consulting with interdisciplinary teams, preparing and maintaining accurate patient records, and staying updated with the latest practices in tele-psychiatry. The role involves virtual sessions with patients, focusing on both general psychiatry and adolescent psychiatry as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time psychiatric evaluations and consultations for patients in hospitals, EDs, and behavioral health units
• Diagnose and manage acute psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, substance use, and behavioral disturbances
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to coordinate care plans
• Support medication management, risk assessment, and disposition planning
• Conduct proactive rounding and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews as needed
• Document assessments, recommendations, and follow-up plans clearly in the EMR
• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate handoffs and discharge planning support

Requirements:

• Board-Certification or Board-Eligibility in Psychiatry
• Valid and active medical license with ability to obtain multi-state licensure as required
• Reliable high-speed internet and secure, private remote work environment
• Proficient in EMR systems and telepsychiatry platforms
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with involuntary holds, medication protocols, and behavioral health regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in managing psychiatric emergencies and complex behavioral presentations
• Familiarity with acute care settings including ED and inpatient consultation
• Ability to perform safety assessments and determine appropriate level of care
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, virtual, multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of best practices in psychopharmacology and crisis intervention
• Compassionate approach to patient care and culturally competent communication

Qualifications

• Medicine and Psychiatry skills
• Experience in Psychiatric Care and Mental Health
• Adolescent Psychiatry expertise
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Current and valid medical license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Experience in telehealth or virtual care is a plus
• Compassionate approach and dedication to patient care