Psychiatrist - California (Remote)

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is looking for Adult Psychiatrists to join our telehealth practice.

Salary range: $275,000-$450,000

*Our target compensation is $325,000 for clinicians that are billing 33 clinical hours a week and taking their generous paid time off. The range is a function of how many weekly visits are done, documentation and billing practices reflecting complexity and services provided, and optionally supervising PMHNPs. 

Our Telehealth Practice 

We’re committed to building a comprehensive, modern psychiatric clinic delivering patient care at the highest quality standards. 

What sets us apart:

• Comprehensive support: Our team of virtual care associates, nurses, and care coordinators take on all non-clinical tasks so you can focus on providing quality patient care.

• Flexibility: Our clinic hours allow you to see patients at times that fit your schedule. We offer 8 and 10 hour shifts M-F from 7am to 7pm PST. Additional clinic hours coming soon!

• Work/life balance: Clinicians have time to see your patients AND provide quality care. Your schedule includes admin time, assistive charting technology, daily new patient maximums and a thoughtful provider ramping schedule.

• Clinical Leadership: Our psych services leaders understand what it is like to be a clinician because they are providers, too! 

• Innovation: We utilize measurement based care practices to ensure that you and your patients are able to see the results of the care you are providing. We are are building the technology and tools to empower clinicians and patients across every step of their journey.

You’ll get:

• Administrative support: We find patients, get them scheduled, and handle everything related to insurance and billing. Plus, our support team is on hand to answer any questions you or your patients have.

• Technology for efficient documentation: Every PMHNP gets a subscription to a medical autoscribe to aid in note-taking. With this tool, our team sees up to an 80% reduction in documentation time.

• Coordinated care: Our in-house team connects your patients with the help they need, whether that’s a higher level of care escalation or a rematch to another clinician.

• Investments in your development: In addition to an annual stipend for continuing education, our team collaborates to share best practice guidelines and insights to ensure high quality of care for Rula patients.

You Will:

• Provide clinical consultations with clients seeking mental health care including diagnostic assessments, psychiatric workup, treatment planning including medication management

• Work with individuals who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression, bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and addiction

• Have access to our EHR & telehealth platform

• Have adequate time to engage with patients -- half-hour sessions for follow-ups and 1 hour for initial assessments.

• Engage in collaborative case conferences and meetings with a focus on high quality clinical team culture

• Abide by our policies and procedures, including timely completion of documentation/charge slips, participation in quality audits, and using measurement-informed care as part of the treatment of your patients

• Optionally supervise PMHNPs, for additional compensation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in California

• Active and unrestricted DEA with schedules II-V listed

• Experience prescribing psychiatric medications in outpatient practice setting, preferably telehealth

• Looking for a full-time job that requires 33 bookable patient facing hours per working week  

• Comfortable working independently and proficient with technology, EHR, and telehealth best practices

• Deeply empathetic and skilled at building a rapport with your clients and clinical team

• No adverse actions by any medical board, hospital, or other credentialing body in the past three years. 

We're serious about your well-being! As Part Of Our Team, Full-Time Employees Receive

• 100% remote work environment from anywhere in the US

• Competitive pay and benefits that don’t change based on location

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA 

• Access to our 401(k) plan

• Generous time off policies, including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year (for most employees) to focus on self-care

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Stipend to ensure your home office sets you up for success

• Quarterly department stipend for team building or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns spanning many topics

Our Team

The people of Rula are what truly define our mission and determine our impact on the people we serve. We believe in building not only a team, but a diverse community, inspiring each other by taking on big challenges, growing and succeeding together.