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PSYCHIATRIST

PsychiatryContract

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Job Description

Responsibilities

Telemedicine Opportunities

HealthLinkNow, part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is looking for a patient-focused experienced Psychiatrists to join our growing team of dedicated professionals. We are looking for innovative physicians who are committed to providing exceptional patient care from the convenience of your own home.

  • This is a 100% remote position. 1099 contract
  • Need to be licensed in CALIFORNIA and NEVADA
  • Position Description: Adolescent psych assessments, follow ups, and medication
  • Population: Adolescents

Schedule: Every third Wednesdays from 9:00 AM– 2:00 PM. Phone calls as needed for refill requests or emergency patients.

ABPN certified in Psychiatry

About Us

We are a team of healthcare professionals dedicated to providing patients access to behavioral health treatment without boundaries.

HealthLinkNow (HLN) is a national Telehealth company owned by Universal Health Services and is the first of its kind to be accredited by the Joint Commission. Physicians joining would be among our growing team of providers, providing quality care with 98% patient satisfaction ratings. As Service Excellence leaders in Telehealth, our systems are simple and easy to use.

We value our Providers: HLN provides team members with technology training and administrative support. Our contracted rates are competitive, and we take care of the administrative and billing burdens so you can focus on what you do best – patient care! Our online clinic is comprehensive and high-performance, with integrated electronic health records, practice management, and scheduling.

What We Offer

100% Remote: Enjoy the convenience of working from your own home, providing quality care to patients in California and Nevada.

Contract Position (1099): Flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.

Perks

Flexibility to work from your home office or any HIPPA compliant location with reliable internet and cell phone coverage.

Diverse and inclusive work environment.

Established company backed by the largest behavioral health organization in the US - Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS).

Technology Requirements

Must use personal laptop/computer that can run Zoom and other applications required for Telehealth remote work.

  • Internet connection - broadband wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE)
  • Speakers and a microphone – built-in, USB plug-in, or wireless Bluetooth

A webcam or HD webcam – built-in, USB plug-in or an HD cam or HD camcorder with a video-capture card OR virtual camera software for use with broadcasting software like OBS or IP cameras.

Supporting Operating Systems

macOS X with macOS X (10.11) or later

Windows 11

Windows 10 Note: Devices running Windows 10 must run Windows 10 Home, Pro, or Enterprise. S Mode is not supported.

Please note that the Zoom desktop app will no longer be supporting Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1

Web Browsers

  • Chrome: Within 2 versions of current version
  • Firefox: Within 2 versions of current version
  • Edge: Within 2 versions of current version
  • Safari: Within 2 versions of current version

Provider Opportunities: HLN supports behavioral health facilities and outpatient programs by providing tele-psychiatry services that accommodate their treatment programs.

At HealthLinkNow, we bridge the gap to care, ensuring that individuals receive the right treatment when and where they need it. Join our exceptional team and enjoy the opportunity to work from anywhere while providing much-needed behavioral health treatment that knows no boundaries.

For Additional Information, Please Refer To

Website: HealthLinkNow.com

Our Commitment: HealthLinkNow (HLN) is an integrated network of psychiatrists and licensed mental health providers who care for patients via telehealth. HLN provides support to individuals and facilities experiencing challenges in accessing care.

This flexible solution to healthcare is designed to help individuals in need, assist healthcare systems with meeting the immediate needs of their patients and aid in the long-term goals of health centers, clinics, and healthcare providers.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, our annual revenues were $10.77 billion in 2018.

In 2020, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2019, ranked #293 on the Fortune 500; and in 2017, listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 90,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 327 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 37 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.

The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.

UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

Qualifications

  • Active Medical licensure (MD/DO) in California and Nevada
  • Experience working with adolescents
  • ABPN certification required
  • Case Log of last two years required
  • Active DEA licensure in California and Nevada required
  • Proficiency in using technology for patient management

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementAdolescent PsychiatryClinical Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PSYCHIATRIST at UHS a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 19,617 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 50% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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About UHS

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501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Remote
Flexible Schedule
Administrative Support
Technology Training