Remote Psychologist: Telehealth & Onsite Locum

Telemedicine (Remote) + Onsite Locum Options
Company: MD Staffing Services, Inc.
Location: California (Statewide)
Job Type: Locum Tenens, Contract, Part-Time, Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible

MD Staffing Services is actively recruiting Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Behavioral Health Specialists licensed in California for upcoming telemedicine and onsite locum opportunities statewide.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver high-quality, evidence-based behavioral health care through modern telehealth programs and facility-based assignments. As a clinician-owned organization, we understand what mental health professionals need to succeed.

Position Overview

Provider Roles:

Behavioral Health Specialist / Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMSW)

Work Type:
Remote or Onsite, 1099 Contractor

Location:

California
Format:
Telemedicine + Onsite Locum Options

Schedule:

Flexible
Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates based on specialty
Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor

Responsibilities

In these roles, you will provide comprehensive behavioral health services — including evaluations, counseling, medication management (for prescribing clinicians), and crisis support — via secure telehealth platforms. These positions offer excellent flexibility while allowing you to deliver high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Conduct virtual behavioral health assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and follow-up sessions.

Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and evidence-based interventions appropriate to your licensure.

Psychiatrists only: Perform medication management, prescribe, and oversee psychopharmacology treatment plans.

Psychologists & Therapists: Deliver psychotherapy modalities including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and supportive counseling

Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.

Collaborate with an integrated care team: physicians, PMHNPs, therapists, social workers, and a care coordinator.s

Maintain accurate, timely documentation within 24 hours

Stay current with best practices in behavioral health, psychotherapy, and mental health treatment.

Fully remote practice

Malpractice coverage support

Dedicated recruiter support

Full-Service Credentialing Support

Clinical & administrative support

Weekly 1099 pay

Travel coverage for onsite roles (flights, rental cars, lodging)

Malpractice coverage

Dedicated recruiter

NALTO & NCQHA credentialing standards team

Access to short-term and long-term assignments

Provider Qualifications

Experience providing therapy via telehealth preferred

Strong diagnostic and assessment skills

Active California medical license + DEA

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Experience with telepsychiatry preferred

Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LMSW)

Skilled in delivering evidence-based therapy

Comfortable practicing independently

All Roles:

Strong communication and clinical judgment

Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Reliable high-speed internet connection

Organized and timely with documentation

About MD Staffing Services

MD Staffing Services is a clinician- and veteran-owned medical staffing and telehealth organization that provides behavioral health professionals, physicians, and advanced practitioners to healthcare systems nationwide.

We partner with hospitals, clinics, correctional facilities, government agencies, and private practices to place exceptional clinicians into telemedicine and onsite roles. Our mission is to remove the administrative burden from providers so you can focus on what matters most — patient care.

We are rapidly expanding across California and are building a core team of behavioral health providers for long-term telehealth contracts and recurring onsite locum assignments.