Description
Psychiatrist & Medical Director (Outpatient Mental Health) – Virtual or Hybrid
Location: Maryland (Virtual or Hybrid Options Available)
Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time Independent Contractor
Compensation: Clinical earnings typically range from $100–$300/hour depending on services provided and payer mix
About the Role
We are a collaborative, therapist-centered outpatient mental health practice seeking a board-certified Psychiatrist to join our team in a dual role providing patient care and serving as Medical Director.
This position is ideal for a psychiatrist who enjoys outpatient work, values interdisciplinary collaboration, and wants a meaningful leadership voice without an overwhelming administrative burden.
You’ll spend the vast majority of your time providing care to your own caseload, with limited and clearly defined Medical Director responsibilities.
Clinical Responsibilities (Primary Focus)
Provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management
Patient population ranges across the lifespan depending on your preference
Clinical presentations are typically low to moderate acuity in an outpatient setting
Work collaboratively with a team of therapists and administrative staff to support coordinated care
Flexible scheduling with fully virtual or hybrid options available
Medical Director Responsibilities (Limited & Structured)
This role includes a small leadership component designed to support quality care without creating administrative overload.
Expectations include approximately 1 hour per week on average, which typically involves:
Providing psychiatric oversight for two part-time psychiatric nurse practitioners
Offering clinical consultation and chart review as needed
Supporting best practices in psychiatric care within the practice
Contributing your expertise to help shape and refine psychiatric services
There are no large teams to supervise and no heavy administrative committees — this is a focused, supportive oversight role.
Compensation Structure
Clinical Work
Psychiatrists in the Medical Director role begin at 65% of collections
Increases in percentage are provided over time based on tenure with the practice
Depending on payer mix and services provided, psychiatrists typically earn the equivalent of $100–$300 per clinical hour
Medical Director Duties
Oversight and consultation time is compensated separately at $120/hour
This work generally averages about 1 hour per week
Why Psychiatrists Enjoy Working With Us
Strong collaborative culture with experienced therapists who value psychiatric partnership
Your voice matters — psychiatrists play an important role in shaping services and clinical standards
Reasonable expectations for Medical Director duties with clear time boundaries
No hospital call, no inpatient rounding, no crisis-heavy environment
Administrative and billing support provided so you can focus on clinical care
If you’re looking for a role where you can provide high-quality outpatient care, have a leadership voice, and maintain excellent work-life balance, we’d love to connect.
Requirements
Experience: 2+ years in Psychiatry (Required)
Licenses and Certifications:
Active MD or DO License
Active DEA License
Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology OR Has completed a psychiatric residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. (Required)
