Pays $219-$257/hr — Psychiatrist market median is ~$300k (298 jobs) · Above average in Physician roles for work-life (6.4/10, vs 18,102 in this profession)
Psychiatric Medical Director
About the Role
Virtual psychiatric medical director. 4-6 hrs/week. $455.5K-$534.6K. Charlotte, NC.
Join Guidelight Health as a Psychiatric Medical Director – Virtual, Flexible in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $219 - $257/hour.
- Medical, dental, vision
- HealthJoy unlimited therapy
- UHC wellness program
- HSA/FSA options
- Pet insurance
- Responsible PTO
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensing fees covered
- Annual stipend for professional development
Work Schedule
- Contract position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers remote work flexibility, competitive compensation. Work with Guidelight Health in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for the supervision, professional development, and guidance of clinical staff to ensure high-quality mental health care. They will oversee treatment plan development, ensure policy compliance, and maintain accurate documentation within electronic health records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree with Board Eligibility or Certification in Adult or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. An active North Carolina medical license, DEA registration, and x-waiver are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.6% 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.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Medical Director at Guidelight 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 18,102 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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