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Missouri

Psychiatrist (MD/DO) (Remote)

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Listed compensation

$119-$242/hr

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Job Description

BetterHelp is a technology-enabled mental health marketplace that connects patients with therapists and psychiatric providers covered by their insurance plans. By bringing patients, providers, and insurers together, we aim to remove barriers to care and help more people find the right support for their needs.

Why Join BetterHelp Competitive Earning Potential

Estimated effective hourly earnings of $119–$242 per hour *, based on modeled assumptions for a 60-minute period that may include patient visits and applicable CPT codes.

Expand access to mental healthcare: Provide psychiatric care to individuals who may otherwise face barriers to finding an available provider who accepts their insurance. Deliver collaborative care: Work alongside BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists to provide thoughtful, evidence-based treatment.

Spend more time on patient care: BetterHelp supports credentialing, payer enrollment, and platform operations so you can focus on your patients. Work from anywhere: Deliver care 100% remotely through BetterHelp’s telemedicine platform.

Build a schedule that works for you: This is a flexible, part-time 1099 contract opportunity. What You’ll Do You’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care in a convenient virtual setting including: Conduct video consultations and communicate with patients through telemedicine.

Assess, screen, diagnose, and prescribe medication when clinically appropriate. Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs. Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with BetterHelp’s network of licensed therapists.

Deliver empathetic, high-quality care while upholding BetterHelp’s clinical and service standards. Share feedback with BetterHelp’s product, engineering, and operations teams to help improve the provider and patient experience.

Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for psychiatrists who are passionate about expanding access to mental healthcare and comfortable delivering high-quality care virtually. You’ll be a strong fit if you have: At least one year of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist. An active medical license (MD/DO) in good standing.

Experience prescribing medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable state law. Confidence using technology and online tools to deliver virtual care. Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach. Even better if you have: Previous telemedicine experience.

Active medical licenses in multiple states. Fluency in additional languages. Important to Know This is a part-time, independent contractor (1099) position, not a salaried employee role. BetterHelp will support credentialing and enrollment with multiple health plans to help expand access to insured patients.

All patient care is delivered remotely through BetterHelp’s telehealth platform. Licensed providers make all clinical decisions independently and in accordance with applicable state telehealth laws, regulations, and professional standards.

License/Certification Medical License ( Required ) Location United States ( Required ) Work location: Remote *Estimated effective hourly earnings of $119–$242 are illustrative estimates for licensed Psychiatrists and are not a guaranteed hourly rate, wage, or salary.

Estimates are derived from modeled assumptions regarding the number of completed visits per hour, CPT code mix, and utilization of add-on codes (such as 90833) when clinically appropriate and properly documented.

Actual earnings will vary based on individual clinical decisions, case mix, scheduling availability, payer reimbursement, licensure, geographic market factors, and other applicable considerations.

Key Responsibilities

You will conduct video consultations to assess, diagnose, and prescribe medication while developing individualized treatment plans for patients. You will also coordinate care delivery with a network of licensed therapists and provide feedback to improve the platform experience.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active MD or DO medical license and have at least one year of experience as a licensed psychiatrist. Proficiency in using technology for virtual care and strong communication skills are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication managementClinical assessmentPatient-centered care

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 64% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$375k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $413k in an average-cost state. 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,355 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$248k–$503kPsychiatry median $370k (middle half $350k–$375k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$413k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Missouri23 active1,882 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 64% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $30k) · 18% offer loan repayment377 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,268 in the last 30 days1,046 the 30 days before (+21%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
BetterHelpgold tier, 92/100Top Employers work-life index75 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,355 Physician roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (MD/DO) (Remote) at BetterHelp 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 22,355 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,866 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Remote work
Credentialing support
Payer enrollment support