- Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management.
- Our program provides guidance, support and treatment for members seeking to overcome their tobacco, alcohol and opioid use.
- From unhealthy habits to active substance use disorders, Pelago delivers a personalized solution based on individual health, habits, genetics, and goals, providing care for members wherever they might be on the substance use spectrum.
- Pelago's suite of virtual services ranges from education, to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to comprehensive medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
- Pelago enables employers and health plans to deliver accessible, affordable, and effective treatment for substance misuse.
- Pelago has scaled to helping hundreds of employers and health plans and has already helped more than 750,000 members manage their substance use better.
- We have recently closed our Series C and raised over $151m from leading global investors.
- If you are passionate about making an impact on the health of others, join us and make it happen!
Overview of the role
Pelago is seeking a mission-driven, board-certified Addiction Medicine Physician with deep expertise in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment to join our clinical team. In this role, you'll provide direct member care via telehealth, delivering evidence-based SUD treatment to help individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in digital SUD care delivery, working with cutting-edge telemedicine technology to reach members who need specialized psychiatric support. You'll be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team dedicated to transforming addiction treatment through innovative, accessible care.
This is a remote and part-time role, averaging approximately 10 hours per week, open to candidates located in the United States. Multi-state licensure is strongly preferred.
- In this role you will…
- Provide comprehensive SUD care to Pelago members via virtual visits, including thorough assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for SUD and co-occurring conditions.
- Prescribe and monitor Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), including naltrexone, Suboxone, and other evidence-based pharmacotherapies, in close collaboration with our member operations team.
- Address concurrent mental health issues, such as mild to moderate anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions frequently found with SUD, in collaboration with the clinical team.
- Work within Atlas, Pelago's AI-native EHR, which automates session documentation, surfaces real-time evidence-based guidance during calls, and prepares clinical context before each session — so your time stays focused on member care, not administrative lift.
- Collaborate with counselors, coaches, and member operations to deliver optimized, coordinated care that enhances the member experience and supports recovery.
- Contribute to clinical excellence through participation in case reviews, journal clubs, grand rounds, and peer reviews to maintain high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Develop personalized treatment plans and offer referrals based on clinical assessments and individual member needs.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation, supporting quality assurance and compliance efforts to ensure the best patient outcomes.
- Educate patients in a way that is tailored to their unique needs, abilities, and recovery goals.
- Collaborate on cross-functional projects with counselor, growth, and product teams to improve care delivery and member outcomes.
- Help refine and implement clinical protocols, treatment standards, and policies to enhance overall care quality.
- Commit to 10 hours per week supporting our patients.
- The background we are looking for…
- Board-certified physician (MD or DO) in one of the following:
- Psychiatry (ABPN or AOA), with significant SUD treatment experience; Addiction Psychiatry subspecialty preferred, or
- Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or other ABMS/AOA primary specialty, with Addiction Medicine subspecialty certification (ABPM) or board eligibility
- Active licensure in at least one U.S. state; multi-state licensure strongly preferred. Must be willing to obtain additional state licensure as needed (Pelago will sponsor this).
- OK or PA preferred to support current patient demand
- DEA registration (or in process) and current state-controlled substance license (or in process).
- Comfort working in an AI-augmented care environment; openness to adopting AI-assisted tools that support documentation, member communication, and clinical decision-making.
- Experience in telemedicine, with advanced comfort level using digital platforms and electronic health records (EHRs).
- A passion for patient-centered care, innovation in addiction medicine, and continuous quality improvement.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
- IMLC (Interstate Medical Licensure Compact) participation
- Previous experience in digital health or telemedicine environments
Note
At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. There may be a 5-10% travel requirement in states requiring in-person assessments.
The provided range reflects our US target hourly range for this part-time or contract position. Individual pay within the range will vary based on a variety of factors like role-related experience and education, internal pay equity, and other relevant business factors.
Pay Range $175—$215 USD
