Equum Medical · 5 months ago
Tele-Psychiatry (FTE / PRN 1099)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelEquum Medical is an innovative leader in the healthcare technology industry dedicated to transforming access to critical medical services through telehealth. The Tele-Psychiatrist will provide direct, compassionate, and evidence-based virtual psychiatric care, collaborating with medical teams to manage behavioral health conditions and ensure continuity of care.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completed residency in Psychiatry
Active DEA registration and state-controlled substance licenses as needed
Preferred
Fellowship training in consult-liaison or emergency psychiatry (preferred but not required)
Company
Equum Medical
Equum Medical is a provider of acute care telehealth and teleICU solutions.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
Heritage Group
2021-08-24Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Corey Scurlock, MD, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Anisha Mathur
Chief Medical Officer
Recent News
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