Tele-Psychiatry (FTE / PRN 1099)

Remote

Join Equum Medical and be a driving force in revolutionizing acute care telehealth. As an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry, Equum Medical is dedicated to transforming how patients access critical medical services. 

Our cutting-edge telehealth solutions empower healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional care remotely, bridging gaps in accessibility and enhancing patient outcomes. By joining our dynamic team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of acute care telehealth, significantly impacting countless individuals' lives while pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern healthcare.  We also promoted flexible scheduling to help maintain work life balance and long-term career sustainability. Together, let's lead the way in providing seamless, high-quality care to patients when they need it most.

Position Summary:

The Tele-Psychiatrist provides direct, compassionate, and evidence-based virtual psychiatric care to patients in inpatient, emergency, and consult-liaison settings. Working collaboratively with on-site medical teams, you will evaluate and manage a range of behavioral health conditions, contribute to treatment planning, and ensure continuity of care using telemedicine platforms.

This role involves real-time psychiatric evaluations, proactive communication with interdisciplinary teams, and clinical decision-making guided by best practices in psychiatry. As a key representative of Equum Medical, you will foster positive relationships with clinical partners while promoting access to timely, high-quality mental health care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide real-time psychiatric evaluations and consultations for patients in hospitals, EDs, and behavioral health units
  • Diagnose and manage acute psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety, substance use, and behavioral disturbances
  • Collaborate with on-site physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers to coordinate care plans
  • Support medication management, risk assessment, and disposition planning
  • Conduct proactive rounding and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews as needed
  • Document assessments, recommendations, and follow-up plans clearly in the EMR
  • Ensure continuity of care through appropriate handoffs and discharge planning support

Requirements:

  • Board-Certification or Board-Eligibility in Psychiatry
  • Valid and active medical license with ability to obtain multi-state licensure as required
  • Reliable high-speed internet and secure, private remote work environment
  • Proficient in EMR systems and telepsychiatry platforms
  • Excellent clinical judgment and ability to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with involuntary holds, medication protocols, and behavioral health regulations

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Expertise in managing psychiatric emergencies and complex behavioral presentations
  • Familiarity with acute care settings including ED and inpatient consultation
  • Ability to perform safety assessments and determine appropriate level of care
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, virtual, multidisciplinary environment
  • Knowledge of best practices in psychopharmacology and crisis intervention
  • Compassionate approach to patient care and culturally competent communication

Education:

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Completed residency in Psychiatry
  • Fellowship training in consult-liaison or emergency psychiatry (preferred but not required)
  • Active DEA registration and state-controlled substance licenses as needed

Notice & Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive, all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

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