Psychiatrist – Tele-Medicine (REMOTE)

Location: Remote (Illinois-based licensure required)
Compensation: $250,000 – $280,000 (employed) OR $170/hour (independent contractor)
Schedule: Full-time; flexible scheduling with productivity goals

About Us

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness boldly commits to supporting the well-being of our communities, ensuring equity in access, and delivering exceptional care inspired by a culture of innovation. We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best — provide healthcare and wellness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Board-Certified (or Board-Eligible) Psychiatrist to provide high-quality tele-psychiatric services. This position supports primary care and behavioral health providers by delivering comprehensive psychiatric care for adults, children, and adolescents. The Psychiatrist plays a key role in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and coordination of care to improve outcomes for patients with behavioral health conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, comprehensive psychiatric treatment for adults, children, and adolescents via tele-health in accordance with evidence-based guidelines.

• Review and document patient histories; assess behavioral health conditions for individuals and families.

• Administer and interpret validated screening tools (PHQ-2, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Vanderbilt, etc.) to establish care baselines and monitor progress.

• Collaborate with care teams (care managers, medical providers, therapists) to adjust treatment plans for patients not progressing.

• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically appropriate.

• Diagnose, prescribe medications, and refer patients to other treatment options including therapy or hospitalization when needed.

• Educate patients and families on behavioral health conditions, treatments, and available care team supports.

• Prepare accurate medical records, clinical reports, and correspondence.

• Support quality improvement initiatives and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

• Meet or exceed productivity goals (2.7+ encounters per day/week).

• Complete all required Core Curriculum training and continuing education.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Medicine (MD/DO) from an accredited institution.

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.

• Board Certification (or eligibility) in Psychiatry with ongoing maintenance of certification.

• Active, unrestricted Illinois medical license and DEA registration.

• Current CPR certification.

• Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of diverse mental health conditions.

• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Other Requirements

• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.

• Ability to maintain compliance with CME and professional development requirements.

Benefits (Employed Positions)

Aunt Martha’s offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

•  Life Insurance

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

•  Time Off  &  Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) support

• Professional development and training opportunities

Why Join Us?

At Aunt Martha’s, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that values equity, innovation, and community impact. As a Psychiatrist, you will play a vital role in expanding access to mental health care and improving outcomes for patients and families across Illinois.