Staff Psychiatrist, MD or DO

Legion Health

Psychiatrists delivering evidence-based outpatient mental health care through Legion Health’s telehealth platform. Managing assessments, treatment plans, medication, and brief psychotherapy with clinical autonomy.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $270,000 - $500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing psychiatric care through telehealth, including comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and evidence-based practices. Strong commitment to patient-centered care and effective communication in a remote healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD Or DO PsychiatristActive Unrestricted LicenseBoard-Certified In PsychiatryStrong Clinical Assessment SkillsMedication Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationRisk AnalysisIndividualized Treatment PlansMedication ManagementBrief PsychotherapyEvidence-Based Clinical Protocols

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCompassionate Care

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth TechnologyElectronic Health Record Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Active DEA Registration

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered CareMental HealthDepressionAnxietyADHDInsomniaPTSDBipolar Disorder

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide psychiatric care through telehealth for conditions including depression, anxiety, ADHD, insomnia, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments covering mental-health history, medical history, diagnostic evaluation, and risk analysis
Create and execute individualized treatment plans combining medication management and brief psychotherapy when appropriate
Provide compassionate, respectful, patient-centered care
Use evidence-based clinical protocols and responsible prescribing practices
Collaborate with other psychiatrists through consultations and case reviews
Use technology and operational systems effectively to deliver reliable telehealth care

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD or DO psychiatrist
Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Active DEA individual practitioner registration
Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfort providing care remotely and using electronic health record systems
Commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, evidence-based care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Set your own schedule for optimal work-life balance
Work from home via telehealth
Significant administrative support, including scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, and pharmacy coordination
Patient acquisition and schedule-filling support
Competitive, market-leading provider rates
Weekly pay
Full malpractice insurance coverage
Clinical autonomy
EHR, e-Prescribe, and AI tools at no cost
Credentialing support, including costs and insurance-plan credentialing
Reimbursement for licensure and DEA fees associated with licensing in other states as required by Legion
Evidence-based protocols and objective diagnostic tools for responsible prescribing
Community of clinical excellence and collaboration with experienced psychiatrists
Opportunities for professional growth and clinical leadership
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