REMOTE 100% Telehealth Psychiatrist- ANY STATE LICENSE
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
We are seeking board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists to perform remote mental health disability evaluations via telehealth. In this role, you will conduct structured psychiatric assessments for individuals undergoing disability determinations. This is a non-treatment position focused solely on objective evaluations and medical opinions.
- Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations via secure telehealth platforms
- Review medical, psychological, and occupational records prior to assessments
- Assess conditions such as Post-traumatic stress disorder, Major depressive disorder, Generalized anxiety disorder, and related disorders
- Evaluate symptom severity, functional impairment, and impact on daily living and employment
- Complete standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) or equivalent documentation
- Provide clear, concise, and defensible medical opinions supported by clinical findings
- Maintain strict adherence to documentation timelines and quality standards
- Utilize telehealth systems in compliance with privacy and security regulations
- What This Role Is Not
- No ongoing patient care or therapeutic relationship
- No prescribing of medications
- No requirement for treatment planning or follow-up visits
- Qualifications
- MD or DO with specialization in Psychiatry
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state
- Experience in psychiatric evaluations, disability assessments, or forensic psychiatry preferred
- Strong clinical interview and documentation skills
- Comfort using telehealth technology
- Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with disability evaluation processes and medical-legal documentation
- Experience completing structured assessment tools or standardized reports
- Background in Forensic psychiatry or disability medicine
- Work Environment & Schedule
- 100% remote, telehealth-based role
- Flexible scheduling options (contractor as a part-time or full-time 1099 locum tenens)
- Predictable workload with no on-call responsibilities
- Compensation & Benefits
- $125–$130 per completed evaluation + $220 for completed training after seeing first patient
- Malpractice coverage
- Administrative and scheduling support provided
Ideal Candidate
A detail-oriented psychiatrist who values objective assessment work, thrives in a structured documentation environment, and prefers a non-treatment clinical role focused on evaluation and reporting.