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Sonder Mind
Chicago, Illinois · Remote OK

Licensed Psychiatrist (Illinois)

PsychiatryContract

Listed compensation

$296 per hour

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Practice Psychiatry Without the Business Headaches

Ready to focus purely on clinical care while we handle everything else? SonderMind is designed for psychiatrists who want the clinical freedom of private practice without the financial risk and administrative complexity.

Why SonderMind Works for Psychiatrists: Unlike traditional private practice, you won't need to invest in overhead costs, staff, or business development. We provide guaranteed bi-weekly pay, handle all credentialing and billing, and deliver qualified patient referrals directly to you. Whether you're supplementing your current practice or seeking a more flexible model, our streamlined approach eliminates administrative burdens while offering competitive compensation.

What We Provide

Practice Growth Support: Dedicated coaches and thoughtful client matching to build your ideal caseload

Comprehensive Business Support: Free credentialing with major insurers, including exclusive Medicare and Medicare Advantage access

Guaranteed Pay & Billing: Bi-weekly payment for completed sessions, regardless of claim status we guarantee pay for no-shows.

Clinical Excellence: Weekly office hours with our clinical team and peer consultation opportunities

Complete Flexibility: Our platform will allow to you host Office-based, telemedicine, or have a hybrid practice with your own schedule

Technology & Tools: Clinically backed AI tools including AI notes, Treatment plans, and session summaries and takeaways. Secure telehealth platforms, scheduling assistance, and patient communication channels

Clinical Excellence: You maintain complete clinical autonomy while we manage patient acquisition, scheduling assistance, secure telehealth platforms, and operational support.

This opportunity works well for psychiatrists seeking clinical freedom without practice management responsibilities. If you prefer focusing on patient care over business operations, this partnership offers the support you need with the autonomy you want.

Applicants Must Be

  • Licensed Psychiatrists residing in the state of Illinois
  • Looking for a full-time or part-time, this is a contract position (1099)

Pay: up to $296 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; clinicians are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with Sondermind clinicians looking to share space.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality clinical psychiatric care while maintaining complete clinical autonomy. Manage patient caseloads using provided AI tools and administrative support for billing and scheduling.

Requirements

Must be a licensed psychiatrist residing in the state of Illinois. This is a contract position requiring the ability to manage independent clinical practice.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningClinical documentation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 68% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Sonder Mind holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 102 active listings.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% 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 Licensed Psychiatrist (Illinois) at Sonder Mind 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 21,897 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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About Sonder Mind

Mental Health Care
Denver, CO
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed bi-weekly pay
Free credentialing with major insurers
Medicare and Medicare Advantage access
AI notes and treatment plans
Secure telehealth platform
Flexible schedule
Part-time or full-time options