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California · Remote OK

Collaborating Psychiatrist in California (Remote)

PsychiatryPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Collaborating Psychiatrist in California - Remote About Thriveworks Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and those numbers are growing. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career.

About the Job Thriveworks is seeking a Supervising Psychiatrist to join our growing team of highly talented mental health professionals! The ideal candidate will share our commitment to quality healthcare and exceptional patient service.

We do not currently treat substance use disorders, and make every effort to refer out to an in-person provider when symptoms arise that are too severe to be treated via telemedicine only ***Collaborators must be licensed in the state of CA Compensation: Once the NP starts seeing patients, compensation to the collaborating physician will be $800 per month, per NP Key

Responsibilities

Work remotely to provide clinical supervision to our employed Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Provide a minimum of 1 time/month supervision (20-30 minutes) per NP using Zoom link provided by Thriveworks.

Availability via text/email to answer questions is required M-F during business hours with a response within the same business day.

Chart/Progress note review as required by state laws and governing bodies Provider may request additional supervision of NP based on clinical need or complexity of NP practice Completion of a short 1-page Google Document after monthly supervision for each collaborating NP Stay knowledgeable of company policies and program guidelines Complete annual training as required by the HR department Requirements: BC/BE in Psychiatry Active and Unrestricted Licenses in CA A minimum of 2 years of experience supervising residents or mid-levels Must be willing to take a minimum of 4 NP’s No malpractice payout, licensure disciplinary action, or criminal/professional investigations in the last 5 years You must have a compact license or be willing to get one or be licensed in multiple states.

Benefits Fully remote Flexible scheduling based on your availability Extremely competitive compensation and benefits package Professional development & advancement opportunities! Successful Thriveworks employees believe in our mission to help people live happy, healthy lives.

They also embody our core values, which focus on the ability and willingness to adapt, raise the bar, act with integrity, achieve our goals, and work well together. If you fit the bill and belong on our team, apply today! Physical demands for Thriveworks positions may include being sedentary for long periods.

Entering text or data into a computer through a traditional keyboard is also a requirement. Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you!

With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address.

Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).

We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets.

We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application. Begin a career at Thriveworks!

We work to create a supportive, enjoyable environment that therapists, counselors, psychologists, clinical supervisors, and clinicians seeking supervision for licensure never want to leave. As a result, our clinical team members build long-standing careers at Thriveworks and lasting relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote clinical supervision to Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and conduct monthly chart reviews. Maintain availability for questions during business hours and complete required documentation for each supervised provider.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry with an active, unrestricted license in California. Requires at least 2 years of experience supervising residents or mid-level practitioners.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Chart reviewCommunicationRegulatory compliance

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.

Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 475 active listings.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% 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 Collaborating Psychiatrist in California (Remote) at Thriveworks 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 21,310 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Fully remote
Flexible scheduling
Professional development opportunities