[Hiring] Psychiatric Consultant @Talkspace

Role Description

We are looking for a Psychiatric Consultant to join our Collaborative Care team. The Psychiatric Consultant supports the Collaborative Care team—the primary care provider, patient, and Behavioral Health Care Manager—through regular consultation on an assigned caseload of patients. The Psychiatric Consultant advises the primary care provider on appropriate medications and other treatment strategies, also providing the care team with educational support on diagnosing and managing behavioral health conditions.

This role requires 2–5 hours of work per week. It is a remote 1099 contract position.

What You’ll Do

• Clinical Oversight
  • Provide regularly scheduled (usually weekly) caseload consultation to Behavioral Health Care Managers.
  • Case review consultations focus primarily on patients who are new to the caseload or who are not improving as expected under their current treatment plan.
  • Case reviews may be conducted by telephone, video, or in person.
  • Work with Behavioral Health Care Managers to oversee the status and population health of their assigned patient caseload.
• Treatment Adjustment & Transitions of Care
  • Recommend any treatment adjustments through the case review process or in ad hoc consultations, including medication recommendations and other interventions, within 24 hours of consulting with a Behavioral Health Care Manager or other team members.
  • Advise on treatment for patients who may need more intensive or more specialized mental health care.
  • Support treatment in the medical setting until patients can be engaged in specialized care as appropriate.
  • Be available to provide occasional ad hoc telephone consultation to primary care providers for very complex patients or challenging patient situations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatrist or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) required; Dual Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) preferred.
• Licensed in Ohio required; additional state licensure preferred.
• Experience in a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Collaborative Care model for mental health service delivery in Primary Care settings.
• Ability to quickly synthesize medical and psychiatric data and formulate effective and evidence-based clinical recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude.

Requirements

• The hourly rate for this role is between $100 and $120/hourly.
• Within the hourly rate bands, leveling corresponds to each candidate’s relevant experience, skills as assessed during the interview process, education, and applicable certifications.

Benefits

• Pay transparency during the interview process.
• Competitive pay based on internal and external compensation benchmarks.

Company Description

Talkspace is the world’s leading online therapy company, serving over 2 million users looking to begin their wellness journey through tele-health. Our mission is to change the world by cultivating an intentional space for people to feel supported through quality care that is simple and accessible.

• Combining our passion for innovation with our desire to help others overcome the stigma behind “getting help.”
• Transforming the way patients find the right care provider.
• Increasing access to mental health for our members through high-quality therapy services.