Remote Psychiatrist – Telehealth Contract Role at UpLift

UpLift believes mental health is just as important as physical health and is rethinking how people access mental healthcare. The company operates a technology-driven, multi-sided marketplace that helps patients find therapists and psychiatric providers covered by their health insurance plans.

While approximately one in five Americans experiences mental health challenges, only 40% of this group received care in the previous year. At the same time, only 30% of therapists accept insurance.

UpLift bridges the gap between patients, providers, and insurers, helping individuals find appropriate mental healthcare at an affordable price.

Why Join UpLift?

Competitive Estimated Earnings

Licensed Psychiatrists can earn an estimated effective hourly equivalent of $119–$242, based on modeled assumptions involving 60-minute sessions, patient visits, and hourly-equivalent CPT codes. Actual compensation varies according to licensure, state, clinical services, payer reimbursement, and other factors.

Expand Access to Mental Healthcare

Provide psychiatric services to individuals who might otherwise face barriers to accessing mental health treatment.

Collaborative Care Model

Work closely with UpLift's network of licensed therapists to coordinate treatment and deliver high-quality, evidence-based mental healthcare.

All-in-One Virtual Platform

Focus on patient care while UpLift supports credentialing, enrollment with health plans, and platform operations.

Fully Remote Work

Deliver psychiatric care from anywhere in the United States through UpLift's dedicated telemedicine platform.

Flexible Contract Opportunity

Work part-time as an independent contractor, with flexibility to support your professional commitments and patient care responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual psychiatric consultations and communicate with patients through telemedicine.
• Assess, screen, and diagnose mental health conditions.
• Prescribe medication when clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable state laws.
• Coordinate treatment planning and care delivery with UpLift's network of licensed therapists.
• Provide empathetic, patient-centered psychiatric care while maintaining UpLift's clinical and service standards.
• Use the UpLift telehealth platform to deliver accessible, high-quality virtual care.
• Share feedback on products, clinical workflows, and operational processes with engineering and operations teams to help improve care delivery.
• Make independent clinical decisions in accordance with applicable telehealth regulations and professional standards.

Required Qualifications

• At least one year of experience practicing as a licensed Psychiatrist.
• An active medical license in good standing.
• The ability and willingness to prescribe medication when clinically appropriate and legally permitted.
• Comfort using digital tools and technology to provide virtual psychiatric care.
• Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to empathetic, high-quality patient care.
• The ability to work independently while coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.
• Eligibility to provide telehealth services to patients in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience delivering telemedicine or virtual psychiatric care.
• Active medical licenses in multiple states.
• Fluency in additional languages.
• A medical license is listed as preferred in the original posting; applicants must verify applicable licensing requirements for their intended practice locations.

Employment Type and Work Arrangement

This is a part-time, 1099 independent contractor position, not a salaried employee role.

• Work location: Remote within the United States.
• Care delivery: All patient care is provided through UpLift's telehealth platform.
• Credentialing and enrollment: UpLift supports provider credentialing and enrollment with multiple health plans to help expand access to insured patients.
• Clinical independence: Licensed providers make their own clinical decisions in accordance with state telehealth laws and applicable professional standards.

Compensation and Earnings Disclaimer

UpLift advertises estimated effective hourly earnings of $119–$242 for licensed Psychiatrists. These figures are illustrative estimates based on modeled assumptions, not a guaranteed hourly rate, wage, or salary.

The estimates assume a 60-minute session structure that combines patient visits and hourly-equivalent CPT codes. Compensation may vary depending on the clinician's license and state of licensure.

Actual earnings depend on several factors, including:

• The number of completed patient visits per hour.
• The mix of CPT codes used.
• Utilization of add-on codes, such as 90833, when clinically appropriate and properly documented.
• Individual clinical decisions and patient case mix.
• Scheduling availability and appointment utilization.
• Payer reimbursement rates.
• State licensure and geographic market factors.