Location & Practice Overview

Independent outpatient psychiatry practice supported by the Headway platform. Care is delivered exclusively through telehealth, with providers based in California.

Practice Type Independent outpatient practice supported by Headway tools
Care Setting Private practice via telehealth
Base Location San Francisco, CA (work permitted from any location within California)
Department Psychiatry
Practice Model Provider-owned caseload with administrative and insurance network support
Delivery Telehealth only

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and formulate individualized treatment plans for adult patients.
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring clinical response and adjusting regimens as needed.
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the Headway EHR system.
  • Coordinate care with therapists and other providers when clinically indicated.
  • Build and manage an independent outpatient caseload with platform support for insurance credentialing.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold full medical licensure and meet standard psychiatry credentialing requirements for independent telehealth practice in California.

Education
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Training
Completion of Psychiatry residency
Board Status
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
State License
Active California medical license or eligibility to obtain one
DEA / CDS
Valid DEA registration required
Additional Credentials
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance (maintained by the provider)

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured as an hourly rate for 1099 independent contractors, with rates supported through participating insurance networks.

  • Hourly pay up to $224, paid via bi-weekly direct deposit
  • Credentialing support with major insurance plans
  • Access to integrated EHR, scheduling, and documentation tools
  • Continuing education through Headway Academy, plus compliance and audit support
  • Provider-owned caseload with clinical autonomy
  • No call and self-determined scheduling

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours Fully flexible and self-determined; part-time or full-time caseloads available
Call None
Work Setting Remote telehealth from any location within California
Visit Structure Standard outpatient session lengths; provider manages patient volume
Employment Type 1099 Independent Contractor
Schedule Control Provider sets own hours and caseload size

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The role centers on outpatient psychiatric care for adults seeking mental health treatment, delivered through telehealth encounters.

Age Group Adults
Care Type Outpatient evaluation, medication management, and ongoing treatment
Delivery Method Private practice encounters via telehealth platform
Clinical Focus Diagnostic assessment and psychotropic medication management
Setting Outpatient, independent practice model
Geographic Scope California patients; provider works from within the state

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work emphasizes psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management for adults in an independent outpatient model.

Diagnostic Evaluation Comprehensive psychiatric assessments to establish diagnoses and guide treatment planning
Medication Management Initiation, titration, and monitoring of psychotropic regimens based on clinical response
Treatment Planning Individualized plans that incorporate medication strategies and coordinated care when indicated
Care Coordination Collaboration with therapists and other clinicians to support continuity of care

Role Highlights

The position combines independent clinical practice with platform-level administrative support.

  • Telehealth delivery with the ability to practice from any location in California
  • Provider-owned caseload and clinical autonomy under a 1099 arrangement
  • No facility-based constraints or call obligations
  • Platform tools for insurance network access, credentialing, EHR, and scheduling
  • Flexible part-time or full-time volume with bi-weekly direct deposit

About Headway

Headway provides a platform that helps licensed mental health providers establish or expand independent private practices. It offers insurance credentialing services, electronic health record tools, scheduling infrastructure, and access to a payer network so clinicians can focus on direct patient care.

Organization Type Mental health practice support platform
Primary Service Credentialing, billing support, and practice management tools
Provider Model 1099 independent contractors building their own outpatient practices
Geographic Reach Nationwide insurance network; this role focuses on California telehealth
Key Support EHR, scheduling, credentialing, and compliance tools
Continuing Education Available through Headway Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Headway support insurance credentialing?
Headway manages the credentialing process and provides access to major insurance networks as part of its practice support model. Timelines vary by payer.
Does the provider maintain their own malpractice insurance?
Yes. Providers are required to carry and maintain their own active malpractice insurance.
Where can this position be performed?
The role is structured for fully remote telehealth practice from any location within California. An active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) is required.
Is prior private practice experience required?
No. Prior private practice experience is not required. Headway supplies credentialing, EHR, scheduling, and administrative tools to support building an independent caseload.
What EHR and administrative tools are provided?
Headway supplies an integrated EHR along with scheduling, documentation, credentialing support, compliance tools, and access to its insurance network.
Is there a call requirement?
No. There is no call requirement. Hours are fully flexible and determined by the provider.

Licensed Psychiatrist (Virtual) in San Francisco, CA

This Licensed Psychiatrist position offers fully virtual outpatient psychiatric care for adults in California through the Headway platform. The role focuses on diagnostic evaluations, psychotropic medication management, and ongoing treatment planning in an independent practice model. Primary responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, prescribing and adjusting medications, documenting in the platform EHR, and coordinating care with other clinicians when indicated. The position is structured as a 1099 independent contractor arrangement with flexible, self-determined hours and no call. Candidates must hold an MD or DO, have completed a Psychiatry residency, be board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry, and possess or be eligible for a California medical license and DEA registration. Compensation reaches up to $224 per hour with bi-weekly direct deposit, supported by credentialing assistance, integrated EHR and scheduling tools, and access to insurance networks.

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