Psychiatric Consultant – Per Diem

Carbon Health

. Participate in regular weekly caseload consultation sessions with Behavioral Health Care Managers .

Posted 10/3/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150 - $170 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based treatment, with a strong focus on collaborative care and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient in utilizing Electronic Health Records and patient registries to inform clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.

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Doctor Of Medicine (MD) Or Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)Board-Certified In General PsychiatryActive Medical Licenses In Massachusetts And New JerseyExperience With PHQ-9 And GAD-7Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Experience

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric DiagnosisEvidence-Based TreatmentMedication ManagementClinical JudgmentPatient Registry UtilizationMeasurement-Based CareBehavioral Health ConsultationPopulation-Based Behavioral Health CareDifferential DiagnosisTreatment Recommendations

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationConcise RecommendationsAbility To Work Efficiently

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)Patient Registries

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification In General PsychiatryValid DEA Registration

Industry Keywords

Collaborative CareBehavioral HealthIntegrated CareSpecialty Psychiatric ServicesClinical Guidelines

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in regular weekly caseload consultation sessions with Behavioral Health Care Managers
Review patients who are new to the Collaborative Care program or are not improving as expected
Provide diagnostic clarification and evidence-based psychiatric recommendations using patient registry and Electronic Health Record information
Provide concise, actionable recommendations to Primary Care Providers regarding psychiatric treatment
Recommend medication selection, dosing, titration, monitoring, and management of potential side effects
Provide guidance on brief, evidence-based behavioral strategies for primary care
Support the care team in identifying and addressing clinically complex behavioral health presentations
Conduct systematic, population-based reviews of a designated patient registry
Use registry data and validated clinical measures, including PHQ-9 and GAD-7, to monitor patient progress and outcomes
Prioritize patients needing diagnostic or treatment guidance
Identify treatment adjustments using measurement-based care principles
Establish priorities and follow-up actions with Behavioral Health Care Managers
Document recommendations and communicate treatment guidance to the care team
Identify patients requiring specialty psychiatric referrals or community-based mental health resources
Support decisions regarding higher or more specialized psychiatric care
Promote continuity of care and appropriate transitions to specialty behavioral health services
Partner with Primary Care Providers and Behavioral Health Care Managers as part of an interdisciplinary Collaborative Care team
Provide education and clinical guidance on psychiatric diagnoses, medications, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment
Participate in Collaborative Care process improvement initiatives as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
Board-certified or board-eligible in General Psychiatry
Active and unrestricted medical licenses in Massachusetts and New Jersey
Valid and unrestricted DEA registration
Strong clinical knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and evidence-based treatment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Primary Care Providers, Behavioral Health Care Managers, and other healthcare professionals
Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide concise, actionable recommendations based on available patient information
Comfort working with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and patient registries
Ability to work efficiently within structured weekly consultation time blocks
Preferred: Experience practicing within the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM), including the AIMS Center model, or another integrated behavioral health setting
Preferred: Experience providing psychiatric consultation to primary care clinicians
Preferred: Experience with population-based behavioral health care and registry-based patient tracking
Preferred: Familiarity with measurement-based treatment using PHQ-9 and GAD-7
Preferred: Experience supporting medication management within a primary care or integrated care environment
Preferred: Experience identifying patients who may require specialty psychiatric services or a higher level of care

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position
Up to 8 hours of availability per week
Weekdays only — no weekends
Per diem schedule
AI-powered tools and hands-free documentation to reduce administrative burden
Collaborative, supportive culture
Equal opportunity employment