Addiction Psychiatrist - Medication Support Services

1 month ago

Pasadena, California — Hybridminimum of $1,000,000ContractAddiction Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sycamores as a Addiction Psychiatrist – $200-255/hr, Telehealth in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include: Providing ongoing medication management, including prescribing and monitoring Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT).

Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to support integrated, recovery‑oriented care.

Delivering utilization review, medication monitoring, and quality‑assurance activities.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical school and satisfactory completion of a psychiatric residency program approved by the AMA or the American Osteopathic Association.

Must be a Board-Certified Psychiatrist or board eligible.

Must possess current California MD License, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner CA license, DEA registration, and NPI number confirmation.

Must maintain a minimum of $1,000,000.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $200 - $255/hr

Work Schedule

Contract position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Sycamores in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationsSubstance Use Disorder EvaluationsEvidence-Based Treatment PlanningMedication ManagementMedications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)Multidisciplinary Team CollaborationUtilization ReviewQuality AssuranceClient EducationFamily EducationCaregiver EducationCourt CollaborationCare Coordinator CollaborationCommunity Partner CollaborationTechnology UseSpanish Speaking

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Addiction Psychiatrist - Medication Support Services at Sycamores a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Sycamores is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Remote physician positions in Addiction Medicine have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Sycamores lists compensation for this physician position at $200k to $255k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $255000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($200k–$255k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.9/10)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Evaluations, Substance Use Disorder Evaluations, Evidence-Based Treatment Planning, Medication Management, Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration, Utilization Review, Quality Assurance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Addiction Psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric and substance use disorder evaluations, formulate diagnoses, and develop evidence-based treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring conditions. Duties include providing ongoing medication management, prescribing Medications for Addiction Trea...

Benefits package: Flexible Schedule, Telehealth, Contract Position. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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