About this role
This is a remote position.
Psychiatrist Pod Lead (Remote – Full-Time)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Schedule: Full-Time | 40 hours/week (approx. 30 hrs patient care)
Employment Type: W-2
Reports To: Executive Medical Director
Overview
We’re expanding our behavioral health team and seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for the role of Psychiatrist Pod Lead. This position combines direct telepsychiatry care with clinical leadership, overseeing a team of psychiatric nurse practitioners within a collaborative care model.
You’ll provide expert psychiatric treatment for adults and older adults with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), and dementia, while mentoring a high-performing, multidisciplinary team.
This is a fully remote role—we provide all equipment and administrative support to ensure seamless virtual practice.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a psychiatry pod of psychiatric nurse practitioners delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
Conduct team huddles, case reviews, and supervision to ensure collaboration and adherence to best practices.
Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, medication management, and crisis intervention.
Collaborate with primary care providers and care management teams to support whole-person care.
Contribute to behavioral health program development and clinical process improvement.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing education of clinical team members.
Participate in a limited rotating on-call schedule (few times per year).
Qualifications
MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
Board Certification in Adult Psychiatry required.
Must have Active medical license in Florida and Texas
2+ years of leadership experience supervising psychiatric NPs or multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Experience in telepsychiatry and treating adults/seniors with complex behavioral health needs.
Additional board certifications (preferred): Geriatric, Addiction, or Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Skills & Experience
Strong diagnostic and therapeutic skills in SMI, SUD, and geriatric psychiatry.
Proven leadership and mentoring ability.
Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable using virtual EHR systems and working remotely.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary with performance-based bonuses up to $300K with bonuses
401(k) with up to 3.5% match.
Low-cost health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD).
Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays (including flex days).
CME PTO and funds for professional development.
Full licensure and board certification reimbursement.
Comprehensive administrative and documentation support.
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About MASC Medical
MASC Medical is a leading, nationwide full-service healthcare staffing firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL and with offices in Houston, TX.
Our expertise, resources, relationships, and proven strategies have allowed us to develop a proactive, and efficient approach that serves both healthcare providers and organizations.
Recognized as one of the best physician recruiting firms in the country, we proudly tailor our physician staffing services to physicians, mid-level providers, dentists, allied health, and executives.
What you'll do
- Lead and mentor a team of psychiatric nurse practitioners while providing high-quality telepsychiatry care. Conduct evaluations, treatment planning, and collaborate with primary care providers to support comprehensive patient care.
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