Collaborating Psychiatrist – Supervising Physician, MD or DO

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

📋 Description

• Work alongside skilled PMHNPs to care for patients with low- and medium-acuity psychiatric needs using evidence-based methods.

• Perform chart reviews and offer prompt advice on diagnoses, treatment strategies, medication management, and clinical escalations.

• Assess and authorize prescriptions, including controlled substances, when permitted by law and deemed clinically appropriate.

• Be available during designated working hours and at the conclusion of PMHNP shifts as required by state regulations.

• Guide clinicians and uphold Legion’s clinical standards, documentation requirements, and responsible prescribing practices.

• Assist in broadening access to high-quality psychiatric care nationwide.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess an active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Hold an MD or DO degree.

• Be board-certified or board-eligible in the field of psychiatry.

• Exhibit strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management abilities.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be comfortable providing care remotely and utilizing electronic health record systems.

• Show a commitment to patient-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based care.

• Be at ease with reviewing and authorizing prescriptions, including controlled substances, in line with relevant laws and clinical guidelines.

• Have the capability to deliver responsive clinical guidance, conduct chart reviews, offer mentorship, and make prescribing decisions when legally allowed and clinically suitable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Create your own schedule to achieve an optimal work-life balance.

• Work from home utilizing secure telehealth and clinical systems.

• Receive substantial administrative support, including scheduling, insurance verification, billing, prior authorizations, and pharmacy coordination.

• Follow rigorous, evidence-based protocols and utilize objective diagnostic tools.

• Enjoy full malpractice insurance coverage.

• Benefit from PMHNP recruitment and vetting services provided by Legion.

• Experience clinical autonomy and the exercise of independent medical judgment.

• Get reimbursed for licensure fees in other states as required by Legion.

• Access credentialing support, including coverage of credentialing expenses with insurance providers.

• Receive monthly payments.

• Gain premium subscriptions to resources like UpToDate and Carlat.

• Participate in exclusive in-person and virtual events.

• Join a supportive community of psychiatrists and PMHNPs.

• Experience opportunities for professional growth and a collaborative culture.