Psychiatrist Job at Southtown Psychiatry in Milwaukee, WI

Position: Contract 1099 Telehealth Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Milwaukee and Green Bay, WI

Location: Remote (Serving Milwaukee and Green Bay, WI)
Position Type: Full-Time | Telehealth
Specialty: Psychiatry – Inpatient Behavioral Health

Position Overview

We are seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide psychiatric consultative services through telemedicine for micro-hospitals and emergency room settings across Wisconsin. This role focuses on completing psychiatric assessments, medication recommendations, and treatment planning in collaboration with on-site clinical teams. This position offers flexible scheduling, remote work, and competitive contractor compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for  patients in acute or crisis settings via telemedicine

• Provide diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication recommendations

• Document consult findings clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record

• Consult with attending physicians, nursing staff, case managers, and emergency department teams

• Support safe and appropriate stabilization and transition of care plans

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, clinical judgment, and confidentiality

• Participate in clinical coordination as needed to support continuity of care

Qualifications

Required:

• Active and unrestricted Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license in the State of Wisconsin

• Active DEA license in the State of Wisconsin

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing with psychiatric specialization

• Minimum 1 year of experience providing psychiatric care (inpatient, outpatient, emergency, or community mental health) preferred

• Experience with psychotropic medication prescribing and crisis assessment

• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

• Strong communication and clinical decision-making skills

Preferred:

• Experience in acute care, emergency department, or crisis response settings

• Multi-state licensure or willingness to pursue additional licenses (optional)

Compensation

• 1099 independent contractor structure

• Paid on a per-consult or per-shift basis (rate discussed during interview)

• Flexible scheduling options are available, including part-time and supplemental hours

Technology and Clinical Support Provided

• Telemedicine platform and EMR access

• Credentialing assistance for all partner facilities

• Administrative and operations support to streamline workflow

• Clear documentation guidance and consult templates

Scheduling

• Flexible scheduling based on provider availability and partner facility needs

• Daytime, evening, and weekend availability options