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At Eleanor Health we are helping people affected by addiction live amazing lives. We work to fulfil this goal by building and growing the first addiction and mental health services provider designed to deliver a longitudinal, whole-person, value‑based model of care for each community member. Our team is ambitious and committed to this unique opportunity, and understands the importance of attracting strong and experienced talent to make our vision for Eleanor Health a reality every day, and for every recovery journey we are entrusted to be a part of.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatrist with expertise in both general mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment to join our fully virtual care team. In this role, you will provide high‑quality care to patients across multiple states via telehealth (Eleanor Health will pay associated costs and provide administrative support through the application process).

The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to care, skilled in treating co‑occurring conditions, and comfortable working in a collaborative, tech‑enabled environment.

• Provide direct patient care through telehealth, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing follow‑up.
• Document all clinical interactions and interventions using traditional means as well as our AI scribe tool.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions, with a focus on substance use disorder and co‑occurring psychiatric needs.
• Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team including regional and national medical leaders, psychiatric nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed therapists, and peer specialists.
• Have daily access to support from a variety of administrators, call center teams, tech support specialists, and software solutions.
• Leverage a robust technology and product development team to optimise workflows, improve patient engagement, and enhance clinical effectiveness.
• Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and team meetings.

• MD or DO degree and board‑certified/eligible in psychiatry.
• Active medical license(s) in good standing; willingness to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
• Experience treating substance use disorders (e.g., medication‑assisted treatment, harm reduction, relapse prevention) and co‑occurring mental health conditions. We also encourage recent graduates to apply.
• Completed Graduate Medical Education accredited psychiatry residency.

The total target compensation range for this position is $250,000‑260,000. The actual compensation offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non‑discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job.

Eleanor Health offers a generous benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off (prorated for new employees) — unplug, relax, and recharge.
• Eleanor‑paid medical and dental insurance plans, with affordable vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 3% match.
• Short‑term disability.
• Long‑term disability (employee‑paid).
• Life insurance (both employee‑paid and company‑paid options).
• Family Medical Leave — Eleanor Health’s Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) is designed to provide flexibility and financial peace of mind for approved family and medical reasons.
• Wellness perks & benefits – mental health support, mindfulness app reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program with eight face‑to‑face sessions, virtual health and wellness visits covered by our medical plan.

All official communication regarding job opportunities at Eleanor Health will come from an email address ending in @eleanorhealth.com. We do not use personal email accounts or third‑party messaging platforms to communicate about employment. If you receive communication from any other domain or source, it is not legitimate and may be part of a recruitment scam. Please report any suspicious activity to talent@eleanorhealth.com.

Seniority level: Entry level