Psychiatrist FT - Virtual Hybrid

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority

2 days ago

United States — Hybrid$199k–289kFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Psychiatrist FT - Virtual Hybrid in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct virtual psychiatric triage for individuals presenting at 7 Mile and 707 Crisis Care Centers.

Review nursing and therapist case presentations, clarify risk factors, and determine next steps in care.

Provide telepsychiatry consultations for CSU, CRU, BHUC, or Mobile Crisis referrals.

Support documentation review and disposition decisions in collaboration with onsite psychiatrists. Cross

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), accredited program.

Completed residency in Psychiatry.

Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN).

Additional certification in Consult

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Apply to join Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority as a Psychiatrist FT - Virtual Hybrid.

Key Skills

Psychiatric TriageTelepsychiatryCrisis StabilizationRisk AssessmentClinical Decision SupportMedication ManagementElectronic Health RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationBehavioral HealthConsultationDocumentationRegulatory ComplianceCrisis InterventionPatient CareProblem SolvingCommunication

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Psychiatrist FT - Virtual Hybrid position at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority includes the following lifestyle factors: remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority 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.

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.

Remote physician positions in Psychiatry 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

Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority lists compensation for this physician position at $199k to $289k annually.

This is approximately 19% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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

Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($199k–$289k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Triage, Telepsychiatry, Crisis Stabilization, Risk Assessment, Clinical Decision Support, Medication Management, Electronic Health Records, Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The psychiatrist provides system-wide psychiatric triage, consultation, and clinical decision support across crisis centers. This role involves performing real-time case reviews, risk assessments, and tele-consults to support various crisis units and mobile teams.

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