📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: San Francisco, CA (Virtual)
- Department: Psychiatry
- Practice type: Outpatient Telepsychiatry
- Care setting: Virtual Private Practice
- Patient population: Adults seeking mental health care
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality virtual psychiatric care to patients via telehealth platform
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications while monitoring patient response
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the provided EHR system
- Collaborate with therapists and other providers for coordinated patient care
- Build and grow your independent private practice with insurance credentialing support
✅ Requirements
Education
MD or DO degree from accredited medical school
Board Certification
ANCC Board Certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
License
Active California medical license (or eligible)
Experience
Completion of Psychiatry residency; private practice experience preferred
DEA
Valid DEA or CDS registration required
Additional
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance
⏱ Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Flexible, self-set hours (part-time or full-time available)
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Volume: Manage your own caseload
- Visit Length: Standard outpatient sessions
- EMR System: Built-in Headway EHR tools
- Remote Option: 100% Virtual Telehealth
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Up to $224 per hour
- Performance Incentives: Higher rates through insurance networks
- Predictable bi-weekly direct deposits
- Free credentialing with major insurance plans
- Built-in EHR, scheduling, and documentation tools
- Free Continuing Education through Headway Academy
- Compliance and audit support
- Malpractice insurance maintained by provider
⭐ Why Join Us
- Launch or expand your private practice with full autonomy
- Access to a nationwide insurance network and higher reimbursement rates
- Focus exclusively on patient care with administrative support
- Flexible schedule and remote work from anywhere in California
- Streamlined operations with modern telehealth tools
📝 Hiring Process
❓ FAQ
Do I need a California license?
Yes, you must hold or be eligible for a valid California medical license as an MD or DO.
Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this is a 100% virtual telehealth role allowing you to work from anywhere.
What is the compensation structure?
Up to $224 per hour with competitive insurance rates and bi-weekly payments.
What is the work schedule?
Fully flexible — you set your own hours and caseload as an independent contractor.
What experience level is required?
Completion of Psychiatry residency and full licensure; prior private practice experience is a plus.
How long does credentialing take?
Headway handles credentialing, often completing in as little as 30 days.
💼 Career Opportunities
The demand for licensed psychiatrists in San Francisco and across California remains exceptionally strong due to ongoing mental health needs and provider shortages. As a virtual psychiatrist with Headway, you’ll benefit from the rapid growth of telehealth services, allowing greater work-life balance while reaching more patients. California’s progressive healthcare landscape and high reimbursement potential in the Bay Area offer outstanding earning opportunities. This independent contractor model supports long-term career stability, practice growth, and professional development through free CEUs. Whether starting a new practice or scaling an existing one, partnering with Headway positions you for sustained success in one of the nation’s most dynamic mental health markets.
🔗 Licensed Psychiatrist (Virtual) – San Francisco, CA
Join Headway as a Licensed Psychiatrist in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area. This fully virtual position offers up to $224 per hour for board-certified MDs and DOs seeking to build or expand a private telepsychiatry practice. Enjoy complete schedule flexibility, hassle-free insurance credentialing, and modern EHR tools while maintaining full autonomy over your caseload. Ideal for psychiatrists with active California licensure, DEA registration, and malpractice coverage. Headway streamlines administrative burdens so you can focus on delivering exceptional mental health care. Discover competitive earnings, bi-weekly payments, and professional growth opportunities in California’s high-demand psychiatry market. Apply today for this flexible 1099 independent contractor role and take control of your psychiatric career.
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