[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Headspace logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2021/04/Headspace.jpg)](https://jobicy.com/company/headspace.md)Remote opportunity at[Headspace](https://jobicy.com/company/headspace.md) # Psychiatrist (Part-Time) – Contract 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/headspace.md)Share21 Sep 2026Published47Listing views3Application actions21 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryHeadspace is hiring a part-time, 1099 psychiatrist to provide virtual psychiatric care to members through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. The clinician will conduct tele-psychiatry sessions, complete clinical documentation within 24 hours, maintain licensure records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary behavioral-health team. Candidates must be MDs who completed an accredited psychiatry residency, are BE/BC, have at least three years of clinical psychiatry experience, and are eligible for the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. The role requires at least 10 hours of weekly availability and all work must be performed within 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 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a highly specialized clinical role requiring medical training, psychiatry residency completion, active licensure, and substantial independent clinical judgment. The psychiatrist must safely deliver remote care, manage documentation promptly, and coordinate effectively across a multidisciplinary team. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$190US market range$160–$2250$248 AI insightThe disclosed compensation is $185–$195 USD per hour/session, with a midpoint of $190. Comparable US contract telepsychiatry work commonly falls around $160–$225 per hour, varying by state licensure, clinical experience, specialty scope, scheduling, and multi-state practice eligibility. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Psychiatry](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Psychiatry.md)[Telepsychiatry](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Telepsychiatry.md)[Behavioral Health](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Behavioral%20Health.md)[Psychopharmacology](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Psychopharmacology.md)[Clinical Documentation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Clinical%20Documentation.md)[HIPAA Compliance](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=HIPAA%20Compliance.md)[Patient Care](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Patient%20Care.md)[Medical Licensure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Medical%20Licensure.md)[Interdisciplinary Collaboration](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Interdisciplinary%20Collaboration.md)[Evidence-Based Practice](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Evidence-Based%20Practice.md) Sample interview questionsHow do you establish rapport and conduct a thorough psychiatric assessment in a virtual setting?I begin by confirming privacy, consent, identity, and the patient’s location, then use a structured assessment while maintaining a warm, conversational approach. I assess presenting concerns, psychiatric and medical history, medications, substance use, mental-status findings, functional impact, and safety risk, and document a clear treatment plan. What is your approach to medication management through telepsychiatry? I use evidence-based prescribing, review indications and contraindications carefully, reconcile medications, discuss risks and benefits, and establish appropriate monitoring and follow-up. I also coordinate with the patient’s other providers when needed and follow all applicable state and federal prescribing requirements. Describe how you handle an acute safety concern during a remote session. I perform an immediate, structured risk assessment and identify the patient’s precise location and available supports. Based on the level of risk, I create a safety plan, involve emergency contacts or local emergency services when clinically necessary, document actions thoroughly, and coordinate follow-up care. How do you collaborate with therapists, coaches, nurse practitioners, and external providers? I communicate concise, clinically relevant updates while honoring consent and privacy requirements. I clarify roles, align treatment goals, make referrals when appropriate, and ensure that medication decisions and care plans are coordinated across the patient’s support team. How do you remain current with psychiatric research and evidence-based treatment approaches? I maintain continuing medical education, review peer-reviewed literature and clinical guidelines, participate in professional consultation, and reflect on outcomes in my own practice. I incorporate new evidence thoughtfully while individualizing treatment to each patient’s needs and preferences. About the Psychiatrist, Part-Time (Contract) role with Headspace: Headspace is your lifelong guide to better mental health. We make mental health support accessible to everyone, no matter their background or experience. Through our flagship Headspace app, we provide mindfulness tools for everyday life, including meditations, sleepcasts, mindful movement and focus exercises. Our[enterprise offerings](http://www.headspace.com/enterprise) combine this experience with a human-centered model of care, with coaching, therapy, psychiatry and EAP services under one roof. Our team of experts ranges from mental health clinicians, to Emmy award-winning producers and data scientists, working together as one to help millions of people around the world be healthier and more productive. Members who have access to our personalized care plans receive the right level of care based on their needs – from self-management tools and coaching to therapy and psychiatry. Our proprietary app delivers clinically validated self-care content, along with chat access to coaches and video access to therapists, psychiatrists for our members.In moments of need, we provide our members with stigma-free access to high-quality coaches, clinicians and content. We are currently seeking an IMLCC eligible 1099 licensed psychiatrist contractor to provide direct, virtual care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Psychiatrists will provide care only to members who reside in states in which the clinician is licensed. The hourly rate range for this role is $185 -195 /per session. Pay rate is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to location, skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. Contractors are expected to provide a minimum 10 hours a week of availability. More is always welcome, depending on your schedule. Due to the nature of healthcare services provided to our customers, partners and members, all work must be provided in the U.S. Data, specifically personal health information, may not be accessed, disclosed or used outside of the U.S. Please note that the U.S. is limited to the 50 states of the United States — it does not include U.S. territories like Puerto Rico. ***Preference will be given to providers who are ILMCC Eligible.*** What you will do Direct Care * Provide high quality, innovative, tele-psychiatry to Headspace patients over a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platform * Complete, sign and lock clinical case notes within 24 hours of session * Maintain your personalized database to record proof of licensure, license updates, expiration dates, personal information, etc. * Stay up to date with clinical leadership communication (checking and responding to emails in a timely fashion) * Work with a collaborative care team including mental health coaches, other therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and external care providers Required Background * Must be available for at least 10 hours per week * Night and weekend flexibility is a plus * MD with completion of accredited psychiatry residency – BE/BC * A license to practice psychiatry * Licensure in multiple states is highly valued, specifically MUST be IMLCC eligible * Cross licensed and/or willing to cross license in multiple full scope of practice states * 3+ years experience providing clinical psychiatry services * Experience with tele-psychiatry highly valued * Willingness and confidence to integrate cutting-edge technology into all aspects of your care * Clinical competence in psychopharmacology and in evidence based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, etc.) * Knowledge of current research to integrate into your practice * Familiarity, comfort and confidence with technology – various applications, tech tools, Google web-apps, video conferencing, EMR, etc. * **Tech-savviness is a must** Headspace participates in the[E-Verify Program](https://www.ginger.com/careers/ginger-e-verify). Privacy Statement All member records are protected according to our[Privacy Policy](https://organizations.headspace.com/page/applicant-notice). Further, while employees of Headspace (formerly Ginger) cannot access Headspace products/services, they will be offered benefits according to the company’s benefit plan. To ensure we are adhering to best practice and ethical guidelines in the field of mental health, we take care to avoid dual relationships. A dual relationship occurs when a mental health care provider has a second, significantly different relationship with their client in addition to the traditional client-therapist relationship—including, for example, a managerial relationship. As such, Headspace requests that individuals who have received coaching or clinical services at Headspace wait until their care with Headspace is complete before applying for a position. If someone with a Headspace account is hired for a position, please note their account will be deactivated and they will not be able to use Headspace services for the duration of their employment. Further, if Headspace cannot find a role that fails to resolve an ethical issue associated with a dual relationship, Headspace may need to take steps to ensure ethical obligations are being adhered to, including a delayed start date or a potential leave of absence. Such steps would be taken to protect both the former member, as well as any relevant individuals from their care team, from impairment, risk of exploitation, or harm. For how how we will use the personal information you provide as part of the application process, please see: [https://organizations.headspace.com/page/applicant-notice](https://organizations.headspace.com/page/applicant-notice). 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