Do I need my own professional entity?

Yes, this is a B2B contract with your PC or LLC. If you don't have one yet, setting one up is straightforward, and we're happy to talk it through.

No. There is no on-call and no nights or weekends.

How many hours will I work?

We start at 2–4 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow toward full-time as our program expands.

Do I need child and adolescent board certification?

No. General psychiatry is welcome, as long as you're comfortable treating adolescents (13+) as well as adults.

Is this fully remote?

Yes. All care is delivered via telehealth anywhere in California.

What does the Medical Director role involve?

Reviewing medical policies, signing off on discharge documentation, and a brief monthly team meeting, all paid at your hourly rate.

NOW HIRING — REMOTE TELEHEALTH

Founding Medical Director – Psychiatrist

Part-time, fully remote, with room to grow.

$225–$255/hr
2–4 hrs/week to start
100% Remote
Contract (B2B)

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About Dixon Behavioral Health

Dixon Behavioral Health is a Joint Commission–accredited virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) serving teens and adults (ages 13–59) across California. We specialize in trauma and depression, using evidence-based care: EMDR, CBT, DBT, and ACT. We're a founder-led practice, built with intention and heart. As our Founding Medical Director, you'll help shape our clinical culture from the ground up. We're based in Bakersfield, Kern County, and hire psychiatrists remotely throughout California.

Why You'll Love This Role

Fully remote

Practice from home, with no commute and no office politics.

Start small, with room to grow

Begins at 2–4 hours per week and fits alongside your current practice. As our program expands, so can your role, with the opportunity to grow toward full-time.

A founding leadership role

Real influence on clinical standards in an accredited, growing program, without the bureaucracy.

No on-call, nights, or weekends

Your evenings stay yours.

We handle the admin

Our team manages billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake, so you can focus on patients.

Added malpractice protection

You're covered under our group policy on top of your own.

What You'll Do

Complete psychiatric evaluations for clients entering the IOP
Provide ongoing medication management via telehealth
Review and approve medical policies and procedures for the program
Review and sign off on client discharge documentation
Join a brief monthly clinical team meeting
Consult with the clinical team on complex cases as needed

What 2–4 Hours a Week Looks Like

Here's an example of a typical starting week:

1–2 new psychiatric evaluations (60 min each)

2–3 medication follow-ups (30 min each)

Medical Director review — policies and discharge sign-offs, as needed

Your hours grow as our program grows, at a pace that works for you.

What You Bring

MD or DO with an active, unrestricted California medical license
Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
Active DEA registration
Comfort treating both adults and adolescents (ages 13+)
Experience with trauma, depression, or IOP/PHP levels of care preferred
Comfort with telehealth and EHR documentation
Your own professional entity (PC or LLC), or willingness to establish one
Active individual malpractice coverage
A warm, collaborative approach that fits a trauma-informed team

Compensation & Details

Pay: $225–$255 per hour, based on experience
Medical Director duties: Paid at your same hourly rate
Type: Independent contractor (B2B agreement with your PC or LLC)
Schedule: Flexible daytime hours, starting at 2–4 hours per week
Visit structure: 60-minute psychiatric evaluations; 30-minute medication follow-ups
Payment: Biweekly via direct deposit
Malpractice: Covered under our group policy, in addition to your own

How Hiring Works

1

Apply

Submit the short form below. It takes about 2 minutes.

2

Intro call

A relaxed 20-minute conversation with our founder.

3

Onboard

We handle the contract, credentialing, and setup.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking for meaningful psychiatric work with flexibility, autonomy, and a team that truly cares, we'd love to hear from you. Prefer to talk first? Request a confidential conversation using the form below.

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