Telehealth Psychiatrist - Louisiana
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Job Description
Job Type: Contract (1099) Part-time
Schedule: You set your hours (7 days/week). Minimum 15 hrs/week (weekends welcome).
Benefits
Malpractice covered (company-provided). Training on proprietary MH EMR. Admin support (scheduling, refills, labs).
About MEDvidi
MEDvidi is a fast-growing telehealth mental-health platform for adults. We operate across United States and focus on ADHD, anxiety, depression, insomnia, as well as weight management and ESA letters.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct virtual psychiatric/primary-care MH evaluations and follow-ups for adults.
- Review history, medications, allergies; create/adjust evidence-based treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) in accordance with state law and company protocols; perform PDMP checks.
- Document visits in our MH-specific EMR; complete notes within required timelines.
- Order/review labs when indicated; coordinate referrals for higher-acuity/complex cases.
- Schedule/encourage follow-ups for continuity; open calendar at least 4 weeks ahead.
- Participate in brief clinical rounds/QA and follow established protocols.
Minimum Qualifications
MD or DO with an active medical license.
Active DEA
2+ years treating adult mental-health conditions (e. g., ADHD/anxiety/depression) in primary care, psychiatry, or telemedicine.
- Prior telehealth experience and comfort with EMRs.
- Private HIPAA-compliant workspace + reliable high-speed internet.
Nice to Have
Multi-state licensure and additional state DEAs.
Requirements
- Must be a Physician.
- Must have clinical experience with prescribing controlled substances (2 years).
- Must have a valid DEA.
- Must have a valid Medical License.
- Mental health certification (Preferred).
- Mental health experience of 2 years (Required).
Responsibilities
- Discussing and reviewing patients' medical history, symptoms, allergies, and current medications.
- Prescribing medications, controlled substances, and various diagnostic tests to aid in providing accurate diagnoses.
- Asking patients situation-specific questions to formulate accurate diagnoses.
- Formulating suitable treatment plans to address conditions such as ADHD, Insomnia, Depression & Anxiety.
- Prescribing suitable medications to patients and providing proper dosage and administration instructions.
Maintaining accurate records of patient's contact details, medical history, prescribed medications, allergies, diagnoses, and progress.
At MEDvidi, our mission is to revolutionize the way individuals perceive, access, and engage with mental health care. We are committed to building a cutting-edge online platform that fosters emotional well-being, offers personalized support, and cultivates a sense of community for all.
Our driving purpose is to break down barriers to mental health care by providing accessible, affordable, and stigma-free services to individuals across the US. We understand that seeking help should be an empowering journey, not a daunting one. Thus, we strive to create an environment where seeking mental support is as natural as pursuing physical health.
Through state-of-the-art technology, a network of compassionate professionals, and a vibrant user community, we aim to:
- Empower Individuals
- Personalized Care Eradicate Stigma
- Connect Communities
- Support Professionals
- Promote Holistic Wellness
- Advanced Research
Continuous Innovation
Please visit our website at medvidi.com for information about our services. If interested in joining our team, please email. We hope to hear from you soon!
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Medvidi holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 7 active listings.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.4% 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 Telehealth Psychiatrist - Louisiana at Medvidi 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 21,316 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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