Psychiatrist (Per Diem – Remote)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Heritage Health Network as a Psychiatrist – Remote, Per Diem in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct telehealth psychiatric evaluations for Medi-Cal members.
- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.
- Provide psychiatric consultation to LCSWs, RNs, and care managers on member treatment plans.
- Participate in case reviews and interdisciplinary care team meetings.
Requirements
- Certified or Board
- Eligible. 2+ years of psychiatric practice, ideally with Medi
- Cal or underserved populations. Experience with telepsychiatry. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Familiarity with ECM or integrated behavioral health preferred.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $150 - $200/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Heritage Health Network as a Psychiatrist – Remote, Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Per Diem – Remote) at Heritage Health Network a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
This Psychiatry position at Heritage Health Network 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
Heritage Health Network lists compensation for this physician position at $150k to $200k annually.
This is approximately 42% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $200000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
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
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($150k–$200k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.6/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Telehealth, Psychiatric Evaluation, Medication Management, Clinical Consultation, Telepsychiatry, Documentation, Policy Development, Prescribing Protocols. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychiatrist will conduct telehealth psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide clinical consultation to LCSWs, RNs, and care managers for high-need Medi-Cal members. This role also involves documenting encounters and contributing to the development of clinical policies and prescri...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
Psychiatry shortage = strong negotiating position
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