Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Dane Street; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Street is seeking Board-Certified Psychiatrists for a fully remote, non-clinical role in Utilization Reviews. This independent contractor position offers flexible scheduling and supplemental income by providing evidence-based opinions on treatment requests without direct patient contact.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Fully remote work

User-friendly portal for case management

Full onboarding and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Active, unrestricted New York medical license is mandatory.
• Workers Compensation Board Certification (New York) needed.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records to determine medical necessity of services.
• Utilize state-specific workers compensation guidelines.
• Submit clear, concise, and well-supported determinations.

Skills

Evidence-based decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Active New York medical license

Workers Compensation Board Certification

Job description

Dane Street, a nationally recognized Independent Review Organization (IRO), is expanding its panel of Physician Reviewers. We are currently seeking Board-Certified Psychiatrists with an active New York medical license and Workers Compensation Board Certification to conduct Utilization Reviews.

This is a fully remote, non-clinical role offering supplemental income with flexible scheduling. Physicians provide objective, evidence-based opinions on the medical necessity of treatment requests and appeals. No patient contact, no treatment, and no doctor-patient relationship is established.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medical records to determine the medical necessity of services
• Utilize state-specific workers compensation guidelines and nationally recognized criteria
• Submit clear, concise, and well-supported determinations
• Complete reviews within required timeframes (typically 1-5 business days)
• Participate in peer-to-peer calls as needed (coordinated by Dane Street)
• Complete addenda when new information is provided

Role Highlights:

• Independent contractor (1099) status
• The average case takes 15 minutes or less
• Flat rate per case, providing supplemental income
• Fully remote work from anywhere
• You control volume and availability
• No direct patient interaction or treatment
• Chronological, pre-organized medical records provided
• User-friendly portal and streamlined case management
• Full onboarding and ongoing support included

Requirements:

• Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted New York medical license
• Workers Compensation Board Certification (New York)
• Active clinical practice

About Dane Street:
Dane Street is a national leader in Utilization Review and Independent Medical Review services. We partner with highly qualified, actively practicing physicians to ensure high-quality, evidence-based clinical decisions that support better outcomes across the healthcare system.

Apply today to join our Physician Review Panel and start earning on your schedule.