Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – California Licensed
Listed compensation
$195-$225/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
About the Role
StationMD is seeking a California Licensed Telepsychiatrist (MD/DO) to deliver telehealth behavioral health and psychiatry care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the United States. This fully remote telepsychiatry position allows experienced physicians specializing in psychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health to provide high-quality virtual care while working from home.
StationMD clinicians are board-certified medical professionals trained to provide specialized care for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a population that is frequently underserved in traditional healthcare systems. Through telemedicine and telepsychiatry services, our providers help patients receive timely psychiatric and medical care, reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, and improve long-term health outcomes.
As a Remote California Licensed Psychiatrist, you will evaluate and treat patients via secure telehealth technology, collaborate with caregivers and residential support teams, and help expand access to mental health services nationwide. If you are passionate about psychiatry, telemedicine, behavioral health, and equitable healthcare access, we encourage you to apply.
About StationMD
At StationMD, we are transforming access to healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Every StationMD clinician is board-certified and specially trained to care for this unique and often underserved population.
Our clinicians deliver compassionate, high-quality telemedicine services 24/7, addressing both urgent and non-urgent medical needs.
Through timely, specialized virtual care, we help reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, improve overall health outcomes, and ensure individuals with I/DD receive the thoughtful, expert attention they deserve.
In addition to on-demand urgent care, StationMD provides scheduled primary care and psychiatry services via telemedicine. Together, this comprehensive suite of services expands access to quality healthcare while significantly lowering avoidable medical costs.
Responsibilities – Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO)
As a Remote Telepsychiatrist, you will:
- Provide telepsychiatry and behavioral health care during scheduled telehealth shifts
- Conduct virtual psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions using evidence-based practices
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with clinical guidelines
- Deliver patient-centered care tailored to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)
- Collaborate with caregivers, residential staff, and interdisciplinary clinical teams
- Document patient encounters and treatment plans within telehealth platforms and EMR systems
- Commit a minimum of 10 scheduled hours per week in re-occurring blocks
- Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical education
- Attend at least 70% of monthly team meeting
- Work with our credentialing and licensing team to maintain multi-state licensure, Medicaid enrollment, and insurance credentialing
Qualifications – Telepsychiatrist (MD/DO)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in psychiatry
- Experience in telepsychiatry, behavioral health, or mental health preferred
- Experience treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred
- Active, unrestricted California medical license prior to scheduling shifts
- Willingness to obtain additional multi-state licenses (with credentialing team support)
- Active DEA license
- Clean malpractice and sanction history
- U.S. citizen or Green Card holder
- Must reside within the continental United States
- Comfortable practicing in a remote telehealth / telemedicine environment
Why Join StationMD?
- 100% Remote Telehealth Position – Work From Home
- Opportunity to practice telepsychiatry nationwide
- Mission-driven organization expanding mental health access for underserved populations
- Flexible scheduling with predictable shifts
- Structured clinical onboarding and training
- Supportive clinical leadership and mentorship
- Dedicated credentialing and licensing support
- Make a real impact improving healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Key Responsibilities
The Telehealth Psychiatrist will conduct virtual psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and manage individualized treatment plans for patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are also responsible for prescribing medications, collaborating with interdisciplinary support teams, and maintaining accurate documentation within EMR systems.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified or eligible in psychiatry, and possess at least two years of clinical experience. An active, unrestricted California medical license and a valid DEA license are required, along with the ability to work in a remote environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% are remote, 65% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Station MD holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 4 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,327 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 75% remote · 65% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Physician listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +9.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Station MD | silver tier, 81/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – California Licensed at Station MD 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 22,327 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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