Collaborating Psychiatrist – Supervising Physician, MD or DO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with highly-skilled, well-trained, and empathetic PMHNPs who provide evidence-based treatments for low- and medium-risk psychiatry patients.

• Perform regular chart reviews and offer guidance on clinical decisions and patient care.

• Approve and transmit prescriptions via our EMR & eRX system.

• Mentor fellow psychiatric providers to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care.

• Actively contribute to Legion's mission of enhancing accessibility to world-class psychiatric care for all patients, regardless of their insurance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of an active, unrestricted physician license (MD or DO) in Texas.

• Active, unrestricted DEA registration in Texas.

• Board certification or board eligibility as a psychiatrist.

• Primary residence located in Texas.

• Comfort with remotely supervising nurse practitioners, conducting chart reviews, and addressing questions in monthly meetings.

• Ability to authorize prescriptions, including controlled substances, in compliance with state and federal regulations, as well as Legion Health’s stringent clinical protocols.

• Availability by phone during PMHNPs' working hours and at the end of their shifts for medication reviews, as mandated by state medical board rules.

• Commitment to a minimum tenure of one year with our team.

• Strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnostics, and medication management.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency with technology and electronic health record systems.

• Dedication to improving access to high-quality care for underserved populations.

• Commitment to delivering patient-centered, compassionate care.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility: Create your own schedule for an ideal work-life balance.

• Work from Home: Collaborate with PMHNPs from the comfort of your home through telehealth.

• Clinical Autonomy: We employ highly skilled collaborating psychiatrists and trust them to effectively support PMHNPs.

• PMHNP Acquisition: We manage the recruitment and onboarding of PMHNPs, ensuring you have well-qualified professionals to supervise.

• Competitive Pay: We provide market-leading compensation that reflects your experience and performance.

• Monthly Pay: Our providers receive monthly payments for immediate financial benefits and easier planning.

• Legal Protection: We offer comprehensive malpractice insurance coverage.

• Technical Support: We supply and cover the costs for top-tier EHR and communication tools.

• Licensure Coverage: We reimburse all fees related to obtaining licenses in other states as required by Legion.

• Significant Administrative Support: You can concentrate on supervising and mentoring PMHNPs without the burden of scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, pharmacy coordination, etc.

• Adequate Visit Lengths: Psychiatric intakes last 1 hour, with follow-ups lasting 30 minutes (as they should be).

• Tools for Responsible Prescribing: We maintain rigorous, evidence-based protocols and provide objective diagnostic tools to ensure responsible and ethical prescribing of controlled substances.

• Community of Clinical Excellence: Work alongside the most talented PMHNPs and psychiatrists globally. Our PMHNPs undergo a rigorous vetting process, with fewer than 5% of applicants selected, having trained at leading institutions such as Vanderbilt, UT Austin, Johns Hopkins, Columbia, NYU, and UTHealth Houston.

• Well-Defined Clinical Scope: We focus on treating patients with mild to moderate acuity, ensuring effective screening and appropriate care.

• Clinical Resources: We offer our providers and collaborating psychiatrists premium subscriptions to resources such as UpToDate and Carlat.

• Exclusive Events: Connect with your colleagues through special in-person and virtual events.