Psychiatrist 1099

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care. At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives. Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we’re transforming how better health happens.

About the role

We're transforming how people access mental healthcare—bringing greater convenience, better outcomes, and more value to the lives of those we serve. We're currently looking for board-certified Psychiatrists licensed to join our growing team of clinicians providing high-quality, compassionate care through telemedicine. As an independent contractor, you’ll have the flexibility to complement your existing practice or build a virtual care model that fits your lifestyle. This role is eligible for hire anywhere in the United States and is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual psychiatric evaluations and ongoing care to Teladoc members experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, and more.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments via video or phone, prescribe non-controlled medications as appropriate, and monitor treatment progress and medication effectiveness.
• Maintain professional standards in a tech-enabled, fully remote setting that supports strong patient engagement.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited United States medical school or international medical school with equivalent training.
• Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution in General Psychiatry.
• Board-certified in psychiatry.
• Current State Physician License.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration.
• Candidates who have opted out of Medicare or are in the opt-out period cannot be considered.

Benefits

• Reliable, growing patient volume—no need to build your own panel.
• Admin support so you can focus solely on clinical care.
• Flexible scheduling—see patients when it works for you.
• A collaborative, innovative clinician community.
• Commitment to quality care backed by robust standards and clinical support.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $165 per initial visit and $84 per follow-up visit.