Telehealth Psychiatrist (Full-time/Part-time/1099) - Remote

Compensation: $180 - 250 hourly

** Overview: Nexus HR is looking for a compassionate Psychiatrist to join a highly respected nonprofit mental health clinic in San Leandro, CA. This is a unique opportunity to practice psychiatry in a setting where access, equity, and patient care come first.**

** We are looking for a provider who values collaboration, community service, and whole-person care. Whether you are seeking full-time work or part-time work (2-3 days per week), we are flexible and eager to support the right fit.**

About the Job

You will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to a diverse patient population. This includes evaluating, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions, creating individualized treatment plans, prescribing medications, and working with a collaborative team of professionals to ensure patients receive holistic, wraparound care.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-driven Nonprofit: Every patient you treat contributes to building a stronger, healthier community.

• Flexible Scheduling: Full-time preferred, but we welcome part-time providers (as little as 2-3 days/week).

• Supportive, integrated team: Work alongside MDs, NPs, and care staff.

• Impact-driven work: Provide care to underserved populations who otherwise lack access.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions, including prescribing and monitoring medications

• Develop and facilitate individualized medical treatment care plans to each patient’s needs, using therapy, medication, or a combination

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients

• Support patients in crisis: De-escalate psychiatric or emotional emergencies with compassion and professionalism

• Ensure accurate documentation: Complete clinical charting, treatment notes, and medication records in a timely manner

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, psychologists, mid-levels, social workers, medical assistants, and support staff

• May serve as a collaborating physician/clinical supervisor for psychiatric Nurse Practitioners as needed

• Incorporate principles and practices of modern clinical psychiatry, including abnormal psychology, diagnostic interviewing, community psychology, and community mental health

• Deliver care that is culturally sensitive and accessible to a diverse patient population

Qualifications

• Board Certified (or Board Eligible) in Psychiatry, with at least one year of post-residency experience

• Active California Medical License (Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board)

• Current DEA certificate in good standing

• Completion of a Psychiatry Residency

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Comfort with EMR systems (training available)

• Malpractice insurance (if contracted as locum)

• The clinic will provide the device

Schedule:

• Flexible options: full-time (preferred) or part-time (minimum 2-3 days/week)

• Must be able to commit to at least 6 months, with preference for providers who can stay 1 year or longer

• Clinical caseload of up to 25 patients a day, with flexibility depending on schedule

** Even if you are not sure you meet every requirement,** we still encourage you to apply. We value dedication to our mission and are open to conversations with providers who share our commitment to community mental health.