Medical Director - Adult Tele Psychiatrist - California License Required

As a psychiatrist Medical Director, you’ll split your time between clinical and leadership duties, working a flexible 16–20 hours per week. This role would expect to spend 25–50% of their time providing direct care to a small patient panel and 50–75% leading with administrative excellence.

Who You Are:

• California-Savvy Psychiatrist: You bring an active CA license & extensive treatment experience.
• Tech-Comfortable: Skilled with telehealth technology and modern software.
• Self-Driven Leader: You’re proactive and thrive independently, seamlessly balancing clinical care with administrative duties.
• Multi-Tasking Pro: Navigating between patient care and administrative responsibilities comes naturally.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: 16–20 hours per week, flexible within Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. PST (ideal schedule: Mon/Wed/Fri, with flexibility).
• Patient Population: Ages 18+ with moderate to high acuity and primarily diagnosis of anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, co-occurring substance use disorder.
• Caseload: 6-10 patients per day, with 2 intakes daily
• Appointments: 90 minutes for initial visits, 30 minutes for follow-ups.
• Work-Life Balance: No on-call duties required!

Qualifications:

• Completion of a 4-year ACGME Residency Program in Psychiatry.
• Active medical license in California required
• Availability for 16-20 hours per week, with the ability to work during PST hours.
• Experience with treating adults 18+ and managing moderate-to-high acuity cases.
• Telehealth experience, with knowledge of MyAvatar as a plus.
• Reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory.

Why Iris Telehealth?

• Mission-Driven: We're not just another telepsychiatry company. We are Joint Commission Accredited and deeply committed to our mission of expanding access to mental health care.
• Comprehensive Support: From licensing and credentialing to IT and administrative assistance, we've got you covered so you can focus on patient care.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with the freedom to work from home, allowing you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

Our Benefits: For All Clinicians

• Competitive compensation
• Work from home - skip the commute!
• Malpractice insurance occurrence policy
• White-glove support for licensing and credentialing
• All state licensing fees covered upfront
• Complete home office set-up (including equipment) and around the clock IT support

About Us:

At Iris Telehealth, we empower our clinicians to provide high-quality telepsychiatry services to patients across the U.S. We believe in supporting our clinicians with comprehensive resources, allowing them to focus on patient care and make a genuine difference. Partnering with healthcare facilities nationwide, we handle the administrative tasks so our clinicians can focus on what they do best—providing top-quality care. With strong support for licensing and credentialing, we ensure our providers are equipped to serve patients in underserved areas.

Our commitment to work-life balance and respect for our clinicians' expertise sets us apart as a leading behavioral healthcare organization. At Iris, you're more than just a number; you're a valued member of a mission-driven team dedicated to expanding access to mental health care. Experience the difference we bring to behavioral healthcare!

Iris Telehealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all state and federal laws regarding EEOC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180.00 - $195.00 per hour