Outpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (1099, Remote)
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the pay range, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Why We're Here
At Brave Health, we are driven by a deep commitment to transform lives by expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. By harnessing the power of technology, we break down barriers and bring mental health treatment directly to those who need it most—wherever they are.
As a community health-centered organization, we are dedicated to ensuring that no one is left behind. Nearly 1 in 4 people in the U.S. receive healthcare through Medicaid, yet two-thirds of providers don’t accept it.
Brave Health is stepping up to close this gap by making mental health care accessible, affordable, and life-changing for all.
Job Description
We are seeking a 1099 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to support our growing telehealth team in a supervisory-only capacity. This role focuses exclusively on NP collaboration and supervision—no direct patient care is required.
As a supervising psychiatrist, you’ll partner with our Nurse Practitioners to provide clinical guidance, case consultation, chart reviews/audits, and input on internal practice standards. You’ll collaborate closely with our Clinical Supervisors to ensure high-quality, consistent care across our virtual behavioral health programs.
This position is fully remote, offering flexible, work-from-home hours. Ideal candidates are comfortable practicing in a virtual environment and are energized by the intersection of quality, technology, and access.
Skills
- Willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for serving those in need
- Adaptable to technology, including telehealth software, comfortable with video communication and the use of EHR’s.
- Responsive to texts, phone calls, and emails during business hours.
- Prior experience in a collaborative role with Nurse Practitioners
- Experience in Addiction, SMI, SUD, Dual Diagnosis
- Experience working with children and adolescent psychiatry patients
- Active DEA
- Awareness of and compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2
Qualifications
MD or DO; must be willing to obtain additional state licenses. Florida, Illinois, and/or New York state licenses highly preferred
- Board certified in Psychiatry required; child/adolescent psychiatry board certified a plus
- Experience with and knowledge of managed care, Medicaid and private payers
- Prior Supervising/Collaborative Physician Experience with Nurse Practitioners a plus
- Experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Treatment
Prior Telehealth Experience
- Eligibility to work in the United States. We are not able to provide or assist with visas or attaining work eligibility
- Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages a plus, particularly Spanish
Brave Health is very proud of our diverse team who cares for a diverse population of patients. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide clinical supervision and collaboration for nurse practitioners, including chart audits and case consultations. This role is strictly supervisory and does not involve direct patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 56% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Brave Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 175 active listings.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist (1099, Remote) at Brave Health 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 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top contract/1099 Psychiatrist Jobs
43 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution41 jobs · 26 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Youth and Adult Psychiatrist - Mead Valley Wellness MHUCCContract
Telecare · Riverside, California
Psychiatrist (MD/DO)Contract
North Carolina Mental Health and Psychiatry Group · Durham, North Carolina
Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult
$320k-$500kClinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent
$320k-$500k