Licensed Psychiatrist (Illinois)
Listed compensation
$296 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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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