Consulting Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$220k-$270k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Join our team at SOL Mental Health! We’re redefining what’s possible in mental health care—starting with you. At SOL, you’re part of a collaborative, clinician-centered team with the structure, support, and tools to do your best work.
This is a hybrid role that should be located somewhere in our current DMV market (DC, Alexandria, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Baltimore, Arlington, Frederick) Compensation & Benefits $220,000 - $270,000 + inclusive of a guarantee plus clinical hour-based incentives Medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA 401(k) with match Annual CEU budget of $2,500 annually Admin, billing and marketing support PTO + 10 paid holidays Professional liability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short & long-term disability Life insurance Office space in one of our DMV locations What You Bring MD with an active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure) in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain without restriction). 3+ years of experience providing medical direction and supervision, particularly with Medicare patients. Board certified or board eligible in General Psychiatry.
Board certification or eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry or Consult/Liaison Psychiatry is preferred. Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) participation is preferred, but not required.
What You’ll Do Provide Structured Care Review (SCR) to primary treating clinician through systematic case review and treatment plan oversight (average of 32 review hours per week and 6 to 10 patient reviews per hour). Focus on Medicare patients in market.
Recommend any treatment adjustments, including specific medication and lab/imaging/study order recommendations, treatment plan adjustments, or advised clinical protocols directly with the primary care provider Provide high-quality, evidence-based care Work with adults, young adults, and/or children Support patients in crisis with appropriate interventions Complete timely, accurate documentation Why SOL You’re never working alone —strong clinical community with monthly learning opportunities, group supervision Built-in referrals + full admin support (billing, scheduling, marketing) Integrated care model with collaboration across disciplines Career growth paths and advancement opportunities Annual CEU support + ongoing learning (Grand Rounds, office hours) Our Culture We show up for each other and our patients: We Lead with Heart We Look for the Good We Strengthen Each Other We Strive for Excellence We Break New Ground Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health care.
Key Responsibilities
Provide structured care reviews and treatment plan oversight for Medicare patients through systematic case review. Collaborate with primary treating clinicians to recommend treatment adjustments and evidence-based clinical protocols.
Requirements
Requires an MD with an active, unrestricted medical license in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, along with active DEA registration. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in medical direction and supervision.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 76% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$245k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $242k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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