Backpack Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage treatment plans for children, teens, and young adults via telehealth. Collaborate with an integrated care team of therapists and providers to deliver coordinated mental health care.
Psychiatrist — Part-Time Remote · Active Georgia Medical License Required We're looking for a psychiatrist who wants to practice great psychiatric care — with kids, families, and young adults — without the demands of a full-time schedule.
Backpack Healthcare provides mental health care for children, teens, and young adults — all online, covered by most insurance.
We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and our psychiatrists are a core part of an integrated care team, not a separate service line.
You'll work alongside PMHNPs, therapists, and care coordinators who are all focused on the same patients.
If you want meaningful part-time psychiatric work with real clinical collaboration and real flexibility — this is worth your time.
What this role looks like You'll carry a part-time caseload of 15–22 hours per week, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment via telehealth.
Afternoon and evening availability is required.
Weekend hours are available based on patient demand.
Day-to-day you'll: Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments across the lifespan Diagnose and manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and more Develop individualized treatment plans including medication management and therapy recommendations Collaborate with therapists, PMHNPs, primary care providers, schools, and families Provide crisis intervention and ongoing support as needed Participate in team meetings and clinical consultations Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with HIPAA and Georgia regulations Stay current on developments in psychiatric care and evidence-based treatment
Competitive fee-for-service hourly compensation Malpractice insurance coverage provided CME reimbursement Flexible scheduling with genuine work-life balance A collaborative clinical environment where your input shapes care What we're looking for MD or DO from an accredited medical school Completed psychiatry residency Board certified or board eligible in psychiatry Active Georgia medical license and DEA license Strong communication skills and genuine comfort working with diverse patient populations Bilingual English/Spanish — strongly encouraged Experience in outpatient, community mental health, or integrated care settings preferred Familiarity with telepsychiatry platforms and EHR systems preferred
We've served 12,000+ kids and families since 2020. 78% of families report their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because fragmented, inaccessible care wasn't working — for families or for the clinicians trying to help them. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experience — and we mean it.
Requires an MD or DO with a completed psychiatry residency and an active Georgia medical license and DEA license. Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry is required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Georgia are often competitive because employers look for candidates with a master’s degree in a related field or an active Georgia nursing license, plus prior behavioral health experience; inpatient experience is especially valued. Benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit against the original posting before applying.