Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - North Carolina licensed
Little Otter
Remote
USD 125-312.5 / hour
Posted on Aug 15, 2025
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - North Carolina licensed
Remote
Care
Remote
Contract
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Part-Time, NC-Licensed)
Little Otter’s mission is to bring expert mental health care for children and families to every home. We offer evidence-based therapy and psychiatry via a collaborative, digital care model designed for children 0–14 and their caregivers. Little Otter’s award-winning platform empowers families and clinicians alike to make meaningful progress in pediatric behavioral health.
We’re transforming how families access and experience mental health care—and we’re looking for outstanding providers to join us in that mission.
About the Role
We are seeking a North Carolina-licensed, board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide high-quality psychiatric care to children ages 0–14 and their caregivers. This is a fully remote, part-time 1099 contractor role ideal for a clinician looking to practice up to 5 hours per week in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
You will conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications as appropriate, and work closely with our interdisciplinary care team to ensure families receive comprehensive and compassionate care.
Location & Schedule:
- Location: Remote within the U.S.
- Schedule: Flexible
License Requirement: Must hold an active medical license and DEA in North Carolina
- Schedule: Approximately 5 hours/week (flexible)
Compensation:
Standard Rates:
- $312.50 per New Patient Evaluation
- $125 per Follow Up Consultation
- One time $500 bonus as compensation for onboarding
What You’ll Do:
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children ages 0–14 and their caregivers
- Collaborate with other providers (e.g., therapists, educators, pediatricians, speech and occupational therapists) to ensure comprehensive care
- Communicate with families through the Little Otter platform, including asynchronous messaging
- Participate in interdisciplinary care planning alongside therapists and parenting specialists
- Complete timely clinical documentation including intake notes, treatment plans, and progress notes using the Little Otter platform
- Attend any collaborative care meetings, case conferences, and clinical team discussions
- Support the ongoing development of Little Otter’s care model and contribute to family-facing educational content (articles, webinars, videos)
- Participate in clinician hiring interviews and team development activities as needed
About You:
- Board-Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Licensed and in good standing in North Carolina, with an active DEA registration
- 3+ years of clinical experience working with children and families
- Experience with psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and collaborative care
- Knowledge of measurement-based care and tools like motivational interviewing, SMART goal-setting, and readiness-to-change models
- Comfortable using technology in clinical settings, including telehealth platforms and EMRs
- Committed to providing culturally responsive, family-centered care
- Passionate about transforming mental health care for children and families through innovation and teamwork
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Req ID: R35