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 psychia