School Psychiatrist Partnership

School Psychiatrist Partnership

About Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM)

Virtual Peace of Mind (VPM) is a fast-growing, fully remote mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to youth and families across multiple states. Our mission is to expand equitable access to mental health services through high-quality virtual care — and to support the clinicians and professionals who make that care possible.

We’re building a culture that is mission-driven, accountable, supportive, and built for sustainable remote work.

Why Join VPM

At VPM, you’ll be part of a team transforming access to youth mental health through virtual care — with a remote model designed to support excellent work and real life.

What you can expect:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Contribute to meaningful work improving access and outcomes for youth and families.
• Remote by Design: Fully remote environment with clear expectations and supportive infrastructure.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a multidisciplinary team that values integrity, empathy, and shared learning.
• Growth & Leadership Pathways: Opportunities to expand scope and take on leadership or consulting responsibilities as we scale.
• Professional Development: Access to training, resources, and continued learning opportunities aligned to role scope.
• State & School-Based Partnerships: Join initiatives that strengthen school-based mental health delivery and expand access across communities.

Position Overview:

Virtual Peace of Mind is seeking a licensed and experienced School Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic clarification, medication consultation, and collaboration with therapists and families across our school-based mental health telehealth program. This role is critical to expanding access to comprehensive care for K–12 students under our Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) contract. Able to independently bill for clinical services. This is a contract-based role designed for a highly skilled professional who can operate autonomously while partnering closely with our team to support client needs.

The ideal candidate is passionate about youth mental health, comfortable delivering care via telehealth, and collaborative in supporting a multidisciplinary team. The psychiatrist will serve as a consultative partner to school counselors, therapists, families, and school leaders—especially for students presenting with complex or treatment-resistant symptoms.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Evaluation & Treatment Planning

• Conduct comprehensive tele psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic consultations for referred K–12 students
  
• Develop and support treatment plans that may include pharmacological intervention when appropriate
  
• Provide medication management, including prescribing, monitoring, and adjustments in collaboration with caregivers and clinicians
  
• Offer second opinions or diagnostic clarification for complex student presentations
  
  

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with Virtual Peace of Mind therapists, school counselors, and family resource staff to ensure coordinated care
  
• Participate in case consultations with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment alignment
  
• Communicate findings and treatment recommendations clearly and compassionately to families and staff
  
• Consult with primary care providers or pediatricians when necessary to ensure continuity of care
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation within the EHR (e.g., SimplePractice)
  
• Ensure all psychiatric services comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific medical regulations
  
• Participate in internal audits or quality reviews as needed to support clinical compliance and program evaluation
  
  

Program Engagement & Professional Development

• Contribute to the development of psychiatric protocols, referral criteria, and medication guidelines
  
• Stay current with best practices in child and adolescent psychiatry, school-based interventions, and telehealth standards
  
• Provide clinical insights to support training or educational resources for VPM staff and school partners
  
  

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

Licensure & Credentials

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (required)
  
• Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia (multi-state licensure a plus)
  
• DEA registration and authority to prescribe in Virginia
  
  

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, or school-aged populations
  
• Experience with school-based care, community mental health, or telepsychiatry strongly preferred
  
  

Collaborative Practice

• Demonstrated success working as part of a multidisciplinary team (therapists, school counselors, educators)
  
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders
  
• Skilled in family engagement and culturally responsive care practices
  
  

Technology & Documentation

• Proficient with telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and HIPAA-compliant tools
  
• Strong skills in clinical documentation, care coordination, and digital communication
  
• Comfortable supporting care delivery in fully remote environments

Contract Structure

• 1099 independent contractor arrangement.
• Contractor is responsible for their own billing, taxes, insurance, and licensing requirements.
• Flexible schedule based on client needs and contractor availability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Virtual Peace of Mind, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodation & Accessibility

Virtual Peace of Mind is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or perform essential job functions, please contact HR at davidgulleyhr@avirtualpeaceofmind.com to request assistance. All accommodation requests are handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable law. If qualified for a role, our talent acquisition team will contact you. Please only reach out if accommodation with the application/interviewing process is required. 

Employment Eligibility & Compliance: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, verification of licensure (as applicable), and eligibility to work in the United States without company-sponsorship. VPM complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, confidentiality, and data privacy, including HIPAA, FERPA, and state-specific clinical/employment regulations.