[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Headway.co logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/12/068391a61855fb604bca051cafe3c510.jpeg)](https://jobicy.com/company/headway.md)Remote opportunity at[Headway.co](https://jobicy.com/company/headway.md) # Licensed Psychiatrist Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/headway.md)Share21 Aug 2026Published29Listing views1Application actions20 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryHeadway is seeking a fully licensed, board-certified Psychiatrist to build or expand a private practice through its insurance-enabled care platform. The clinician will retain control over scheduling, caseload, and whether appointments are delivered in person or remotely via telehealth. Headway provides credentialing, billing, payment reconciliation, insurance verification, practice-management tools, and marketing support. Candidates need an NPI number, individual malpractice insurance, and a DEA and/or CDS number or willingness to obtain one. This is a highly autonomous clinical opportunity focused on improving access and affordability for mental healthcare across the United States. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 3/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThe role requires advanced medical training, active board certification, clinical judgment, and compliance with prescribing, licensure, malpractice, and insurance requirements. While Headway reduces administrative work, the psychiatrist remains responsible for safe, high-quality patient care and practice operations. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$260,000US market range$220k–$330k0$363k AI insightNo candidate compensation, salary, pay range, or earnings rate is disclosed in the posting. The figures are estimated annual USD market compensation for a U.S. licensed psychiatrist, with actual income likely varying substantially based on state licensure, payer mix, clinical specialty, patient volume, and the independent-practice structure. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I then develop a differential diagnosis, discuss treatment options collaboratively, and document a clear, evidence-based care plan with appropriate follow-up. How do you ensure safe and compliant prescribing, particularly for controlled substances? I use a thorough diagnostic process, review relevant history and available records, check required prescription-monitoring resources, obtain informed consent, and document the clinical rationale for treatment. I set clear monitoring and follow-up expectations, reassess benefits and risks regularly, and follow applicable federal and state requirements. What strategies do you use to deliver effective telepsychiatry care? I confirm patient identity, location, privacy, emergency contacts, and technology readiness at the start of care. I adapt my communication style for a virtual setting, maintain clear documentation, and establish a safety plan and local emergency procedures for patients who may need urgent support. How would you manage a growing caseload while maintaining quality of care? I would set realistic scheduling boundaries, use standardized documentation and follow-up workflows, and triage appointment urgency based on clinical need. I would also monitor access, no-show patterns, outcomes, and patient feedback so that practice growth never compromises continuity or safety. Why are you interested in practicing through Headway? Headway’s model addresses major barriers that prevent patients from accessing mental healthcare, especially insurance complexity and administrative burden. I am motivated by the ability to maintain clinical independence while using infrastructure that supports efficient practice operations and broader patient access. 1 in 4 people in the US have a treatable mental health condition, but most providers don’t accept insurance, making therapy too expensive for most people. Headway’s mission is to fix this by building a new mental healthcare system everyone can access. We started by solving the biggest barrier to care: insurance. The admin work – credentialing, claims, payment reconciliation – is a nightmare. We’ve automated that. But we’re going further. Over 75,000 providers across all 50 states run their practice on our software, serving over 1 million patients. We are building the best tools for therapists to run their entire practice, reimagining the experience of finding a therapist, and investing in the platform foundations to enable this at scale. We aren’t just a billing layer; we are becoming the platform where care actually happens. We’re a Series D company with $325M+ in funding (a16z, Accel, Spark Capital, etc.), looking for exceptional people to help us achieve this mission. We want your time here to be the most meaningful experience of your career. Join us, and help change mental healthcare for the better. Are you a Licensed Psychiatrist looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice? Headway currently supports thousands of mental health clinicians across the United States in our mission to rewire the mental healthcare system for access and affordability by equipping mental health practitioners with the tools and resources they need to run their practices. Whether you’re new to private practice or already have an established practice of your own, we’re excited to support you in reaching your goals! By joining the Headway community, we’ll help you: * Accept insurance hassle-free by credentialing you with the nation’s largest networks and handling the billing and admin paperwork for you. * Maintain a flexible schedule by deciding how many clients you see through Headway, so that you can set the hours that work for you. * Grow your caseload by providing marketing support and best practices to grow your practice! * Use Headway’s practice management software to run your practice, but if using your own works better, that’s fine too! We’ll also support your clients by: * Providing live, customized support to clinicians and clients in order to streamline the process of both seeking and providing care. * Verifying client insurance benefits instantly and automatically, so that access to care is never delayed, and you can see your clients with confidence. And we do this all without additional fees! Headways is a flexible service, meaning your hours are yours to set, and it’s up to you whether you see your patients in-person or remotely via telehealth while working from home. Ready to get started? To join Headway’s growing community, you are/have: * Licensure: You’re a fully licensed board-certified Psychiatrist * NPI Number and Individual Malpractice Insurance: We can point you in the right direction if you don’t have those yet! * DEA: You have a DEA and/or CDS number, or you’re open to acquiring one. We believe a team’s strength is in its people, and we cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of this problem – across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. Headway is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Headway will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please inform the recruiter when they contact you to schedule your interview. Headway participates in E-Verify. To learn more, click [here.](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) A notice to Headway applicants: To protect yourself against phishing and recruitment fraud, please note that Headway only accepts applications through our official careers page at [https://headway.co/careers](https://headway.co/careers). Headway will never refer you to external websites, ask for payment or personal information, or conduct interviews via messaging apps. All official communication will come from a @[findheadway.com](http://findheadway.com) email address. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from Headway via an unofficial channel, please do not share any information and report it as spam. Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/151296-licensed-psychiatrist.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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