About the position
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.
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
• 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.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• Additional board certifications (preferred): Geriatric, Addiction, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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.