Psychiatrist - Remote

Company: Included Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 2, 2026

Job Description:

Included Health is seeking a Remote Psychiatrist to join our team of dedicated mental health clinicians, under the guidance of a Medical Director. This is a 1099 Independent Contractor position. This role offers the opportunity to help redefine healthcare by providing compassionate, high-quality virtual care to patients across their healthcare journey. You will use video-based visits to diagnose and treat a wide variety of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. You will provide Psychotropic medication management to assist patients with problems ranging from short-term interpersonal issues to severe, chronic conditions. By using medical and psychiatric data, psychiatrists will aid in the development of treatment plans, monitor the effects of medications, and collaborate with primary care physicians, psychologists, therapists and other healthcare professionals to help patients restore their optimal mental health. Responsibilities: Assess patients through a video-based encounter Perform virtual comprehensive mental health evaluations, compile patient medical data, including health history and mental status examination findings Psychotropic medication management including evaluation of patient medical history, and medication response, adherence and tolerability for each individual patient treated Develop and implement behavioral health treatment plans, evaluate results of mental health assessments, and provide medication management to patients Collect, record and maintain sensitive patient information such as examination results, medical history and reports Conduct monthly chart reviews as part of our peer review QA process, as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Active and unrestricted M.D. or D.O. medical license in the state of residence required Graduate of ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency program Keep up-to-date with continuing medical education Comfortability navigating video-conferencing platforms and willingness to learn new technology, such as Athena Experience with technology and an understanding of digital tools and platforms Full-Time: 30hrs/wk min - $316,000/yr on average with guaranteed base equity benefits. Additionally, Included Health offers productivity incentives for employees who exceed the visit target. Details of the incentive structure will be discussed during the interview process. Starting base salary for the successful candidate will depend on several job-related factors, which may include, but not limited to, education; training; skill set; years and depth of experience; certifications and licensure; business needs; internal peer equity; organizational considerations; and alignment with geographic and market data. Included Health reserves the right to modify these ranges in the future. For further information, please ask your Recruiter. In addition to receiving a competitive pay, the compensation package may include, depending on the role, the following: -Remote-first culture -401(k) savings plan through Fidelity -Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage through multiple medical plan options (including disability insurance) -Full suite of Included Health telemedicine (e.g. behavioral health, urgent care, etc.) and health care navigation products and services offered at no cost for employees and dependents -Generous Paid Time Off ("PTO") and Discretionary Time Off ("DTO") -12 weeks of 100% Paid Parental leave -Up to $25,000 Fertility and Family Building Benefit Compassionate Leave (paid leave for employees who experience a failed pregnancy, surrogacy, adoption or fertility treatment) -11 Holidays Paid with one Floating Paid Holiday -Work-From-Home reimbursement to support team collaboration and effective home office work -24 hours of Paid Volunteer Time Off ("VTO") Per Year to Volunteer with Charitable Organizations Your recruiter will share more about the benefits package for your role during the hiring process. About Included Health Included Health is a new kind of healthcare company, delivering integrated virtual care and navigation. We’re on a mission to raise the standard of healthcare for everyone. We break down barriers to provide high-quality care for every person in every community — no matter where they are in their health journey or what type of care they need, from acute to chronic, behavioral to physical. We offer our members care guidance, advocacy, and access to personalized virtual and in-person care for everyday and urgent care, primary care, behavioral health, and specialty care. Included Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included Health considers all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and California law.

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