Tele-Psychiatry, Work from Anywhere in the US | PRN 1099

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services.

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Position Summary:

The Tele-Psychiatrist provides direct, compassionate, and evidence-based virtual psychiatric care to patients in inpatient, emergency, and consult-liaison settings. Working collaboratively with on-site medical teams, you will evaluate and manage a range of behavioral health conditions, contribute to treatment planning, and ensure continuity of care using telemedicine platforms.

This role involves real-time psychiatric evaluations, proactive communication with interdisciplinary teams, and clinical decision-making guided by best practices in psychiatry. As a key representative of Equum Medical, you will foster positive relationships with clinical partners while promoting access to timely, high-quality mental health care.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide real-time psychiatric evaluations and consultations for patients in hospitals, EDs, and behavioral health units
• Diagnose and manage acute psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, substance use, and behavioral disturbances
• Collaborate with on-site physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to coordinate care plans
• Support medication management, risk assessment, and disposition planning
• Conduct proactive rounding and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews as needed
• Document assessments, recommendations, and follow-up plans clearly in the EMR
• Ensure continuity of care through appropriate handoffs and discharge planning support

Requirements:

• Board-Certification or Board-Eligibility in Psychiatry
• Valid and active medical license with ability to obtain multi-state licensure as required
• Reliable high-speed internet and secure, private remote work environment
• Proficient in EMR systems and telepsychiatry platforms
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with involuntary holds, medication protocols, and behavioral health regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in managing psychiatric emergencies and complex behavioral presentations
• Familiarity with acute care settings including ED and inpatient consultation
• Ability to perform safety assessments and determine appropriate level of care
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, virtual, multidisciplinary environment
• Knowledge of best practices in psychopharmacology and crisis intervention
• Compassionate approach to patient care and culturally competent communication

Education:

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completed residency in Psychiatry
• Fellowship training in consult-liaison or emergency psychiatry (preferred but not required)
• Active DEA registration and state-controlled substance licenses as needed