Psychiatrist, Virtual Care | Remote | Washington State

About the Role

Fully remote, 100% telemedicine position.

This role is available as Part time or Full Time. 

Our Partner's Virtual Care provides high-quality, convenient and affordable healthcare on demand. Using proprietary technology, we connect patients with licensed providers, who conduct video-based visits and are looking for a board-certified Psychiatrist to join our team; tele psych experience preferred. This is a virtual/online opportunity. 

Essential Job Functions 

• Each initial visit lasts an average of 40 minutes with medication follow up visits typically shorter in duration, 10-15 minutes 
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and services for patients within the standards of professional psychiatric and medical care via telepsychiatry 
• Develop treatment plans utilizing assessment information to provide support, psychotherapy, and psychopharmacology as appropriate for individual patient needs  
• In accordance with best practices, utilize treatment interventions that align with the needs of the patient’s concerns and extent of emotional, social, cognitive, developmental, and behavioral disorder(s) 
• Monitoring of patients prescribed psychotropic medication regimen to assess treatment effectiveness, and medication side effects through follow up appointments and adjust treatment as necessary 
• As needed, consult, and collaborate with the patient’s primary care physician, outside medical providers and/or other health care providers. 
• Develop, schedule and implement high quality treatment that adheres to evidence-based practices 
• Knowledge and comfort with ePrescription while complying with telepsychiatry standards and applicable Federal and State laws 
• Adhere to our partner's clinical quality parameters and telemedicine practice guidelines 
• Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to adhere to the areas of regulatory compliance, professional standards and ethical practices

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with full unrestricted state medical license 
• Board Certification from American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology  
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as an independently licensed professional 
• Must have experience treating diverse populations through individual, family or couples therapy 
• Must have an understanding of the Ryan Haight Act and any current state regulations/laws pertaining to the prescription of DEA controlled medications following a tele behavioral health evaluation 
• Telemedicine experience preferred  
• Strong communication, documentation and diagnosing skills 
• Familiarity with technology, including computers, smartphones, and tablets 
• Extensive knowledge of community resources, support networks and local self-help groups 
•  Ongoing commitment to continued education and attendance at professional workshops, trainings and conferences