Contract Psychiatrist

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and mission-driven Psychiatrist to join our specialized mental health network as a 1099 independent contractor. This critical role serves a dual purpose: providing direct, expert psychiatric care to veterans and providing clinical supervision to a dedicated team of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) serving the same population. The ideal candidate is a leader, clinician, and collaborator who is deeply comfortable managing complex psychiatric conditions, including high-risk presentations. Client Population: Veterans and Military Families. Service Model: Primarily Teletherapy.

Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Care (Approx. 60%):
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for veterans.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized medication management plans.
  • Provide brief supportive therapy and psychoeducation integrated with pharmacotherapy.
  • Demonstrate expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of suicidality, self-harm ideation, and complex trauma (PTSD).
  • Manage psychiatric comorbidities common in veteran populations (e.g., PTSD,