Psychiatrist - California (Remote)

We believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. We recognize that mental health issues can be complex and multifaceted, and we are dedicated to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.

We aim to create a world where mental health is no longer stigmatized or marginalized, but rather is embraced as an integral part of one's overall well-being. 

We believe that by providing quality care that is both evidence-based and compassionate, we can empower individuals to take charge of their mental health and achieve their full potential. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those struggling with mental health issues and we strive to be a force for positive change in the field of mental healthcare.

Rula is looking for Adult Psychiatrists to join our telehealth clinic.

We’re excited to be expanding our telehealth clinic where providers focus on delivering high-quality care, without being overworked. We’re looking for high-quality board certified to join our diverse community. This MD role offers the option of supervising PMHNPs.  

Salary range: $225,000-$450,000

*Our target compensation is $275,000 for clinicians that are billing 33 clinical hours a week and taking their generous paid time off. The range is a function of how many weekly visits are done, documentation and billing practices reflecting complexity and services provided. 

Our Clinic 

We’re committed to building a comprehensive, modern psychiatric clinic delivering patient care at the highest quality standards. 

What sets us apart:

• Comprehensive support: Our team of RNs, Medical Assistants, and patient schedulers work alongside you to ensure your time is spent on the work only someone at your license level can perform.

• Flexibility: At Rula, you get to work as a part of a team while retaining your autonomy. You choose when you work, between 7am and 7pm PST, 7 days a week from the clinical environment that works best for you. 

• Work/life balance: We set sustainable clinical hour standards, cap daily intakes, and build in time for meetings and documentation.

• Clinical Leadership: Our leadership team includes multiple licensed, practicing clinicians, so you can feel confident this organization is guided by clinical best practice.

• Innovation: We’re on a mission to raise the standard of care, and are building the technology and tools to empower our clinicians and patients across every step of their care journey.

You’ll get:

• Full administrative support: We manage the administrative tasks, so you can focus on what matters most. We take care of finding patients, getting them scheduled, and handling everything related to insurance and billing. Our support team is on hand to answer any questions from you or your patients.

• Advanced technology for efficient documentation: Every Rula psychiatrist gets a medical autoscribe to aid in note-taking. With this tool, our team has seen up to an 80% reduction in documentation time.

• Coordinated care: Our in-house team ensures your patients get the help they need. Whether that’s a higher level of care escalation or a rematch to another clinician, you can rely on a dedicated team of experts.

• Investments in your development: We’re building a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. In addition to an annual stipend for continuing education, our team shares best practice and insights to improve the quality of care for Rula patients.

You Will:

• Provide clinical consultations with clients seeking mental health care including diagnostic assessments, psychiatric workup, treatment planning including medication management

• Work with individuals who are struggling with mental health issues such as depression, bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, and addiction

• Have access to our EHR & telehealth platform

• Have adequate time to engage with patients -- half-hour sessions for follow-ups and 1 hour for initial assessments.

• Engage in collaborative case conferences and meetings with a focus on high quality clinical team culture

• Abide by our policies and procedures, including timely completion of documentation/charge slips, participation in quality audits, and using measurement-informed care as part of the treatment of your patients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board-certified in Adult Psychiatry

• Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in California

• Active and unrestricted DEA with schedules II-V listed

• Experience prescribing psychiatric medications in outpatient practice setting, preferably telehealth

• Looking for a full-time job that requires 33 bookable patient facing hours per working week  

• Comfortable working independently and proficient with technology, EHR, and telehealth best practices

• Deeply empathetic and skilled at building a rapport with your clients and clinical team

• No adverse actions by any medical board, hospital, or other credentialing body in the past three years.

We're serious about your well-being! As Part Of Our Team, Full-Time Employees Receive

• 100% remote work environment from anywhere in the US

• Competitive pay and benefits that don’t change based on location

• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA/HSA 

• Access to our 401(k) plan

• Generous time off policies, including 2 company-wide shutdown weeks each year (for most employees) to focus on self-care

• Paid parental leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Stipend to ensure your home office sets you up for success

• Quarterly department stipend for team building or in-person gatherings

• Wellness events and lunch & learns spanning many topics

Our Team

The people of Rula are what truly define our mission and determine our impact on the people we serve. We believe in building not only a team, but a diverse community, inspiring each other by taking on big challenges, growing and succeeding together.