Job description

Join Joyous in our mission to revolutionize mental health care. As pioneers, we leverage very low dose (VLD) ketamine, AI-powered treatments, and advanced technologies to make mental health care effective, accessible, and affordable. With a team of nearly 120 professionals, we've transformed over 60,000 lives, leading a mental wellness revolution for a future where everyone can thrive. Working with us offers more than a job; it's a chance to be part of a life-saving mission that promotes health and compassion worldwide. You'll push mental health care boundaries with AI innovations, contributing to meaningful change and experiencing significant professional growth. At Joyous, we're creating lasting impacts, one life at a time.

Help Us Redefine What’s Possible in Mental Health

Joyous is looking for compassionate and mission-driven Physicians (MDs) to join our virtual clinical team. In this role, you’ll lead life-changing treatment journeys for patients seeking relief from depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more—often after years of trying everything else.

You'll use your clinical expertise to determine eligibility for VLD ketamine treatment and help patients feel heard, safe, and hopeful again. All through a fully-remote, tech-enabled platform designed to make your work seamless, supported, and scalable.

If you're passionate about expanding access to cutting-edge mental health care—and want to work at the front lines of innovation—we’d love to meet you.

Location:

This role will be remote anywhere in the US.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct 1:1 video consultations to assess clinical fit for microdose ketamine treatment
Review patient histories, ask thoughtful questions, and determine next steps with care and clarity
Prescribe ketamine treatment where appropriate, following Joyous protocols
Communicate clearly with patients about how treatment works and what to expect
Accurately document all encounters in our intuitive digital system
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and care team members to ensure a smooth and supportive experience
Practice in full alignment with HIPAA, medical board standards, and best practices

Qualifications:

Licensed MD with a strong clinical foundation
10–15+ active state licenses (multi-state coverage is a must)
Full-time availability and a desire to make a big impact fast
Active DEA license(s) aligned with your states of practice
2+ years of experience in clinical practice (telehealth or mental health a plus)
Confident, tech-savvy, and excellent at patient communication
Deeply empathetic, with a strong commitment to evidence-based care
Psychiatric care experience is highly valued
Experience with ketamine, integrative medicine, or psychedelic therapy is a bonus—but not required
Preferred: Compact license for the state(s) you practice in

Joyous is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AGENCY AND THIRD PARTY RECRUITER NOTICE:

Joyous does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Joyous vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Joyous Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Joyous Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

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