Collaborating Psychiatrist

Lifeline Medical Center • Varies, MA

6d • $100 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking board-certified Psychiatrists to provide administrative and clinical collaboration for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) across the United States. This role is designed for a streamlined, "chart-review" style collaboration to satisfy state regulatory requirements for NP practice. As the Collaborative Psychiatrist, you will play a vital role in expanding access to mental health care by supporting high-quality NP-led practices. This is a low-intensity, flexible role that can easily be integrated into your existing private practice or full-time schedule. This role does not require you to see patients directly or manage the NP’s daily practice operations. It is strictly a supervisory/collaborative role focused on regulatory compliance and clinical mentorship.

Requirements

• Medical Degree (MD) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ABPN) is required.
• Must hold at least one active, unrestricted state medical license.
• Active DEA registration.
• A supportive, collaborative mindset toward the NP-MD relationship and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Secure, HIPAA-compliant high-speed internet.
• Comfort using various EMR/EHR platforms for chart auditing.
• Prompt responsiveness to administrative and clinical inquiries (typically within 24–48 hours).

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with multiple state licenses or a willingness to apply for additional licenses via the IMLC are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated collaborating physician for PMHNPs in states requiring a collaborative agreement.
• Provide occasional consultation on complex cases, medication management, or diagnostic clarification via email, phone, or secure messaging.
• Conduct periodic audits of patient records (monthly or quarterly, depending on specific state regulations) to ensure adherence to standard protocols.
• Sign necessary state-specific collaborative agreements and prescriptive authority forms.
• Be available for emergency consultation during standard business hours (though actual outreach is typically infrequent).

Benefits

• Support the expansion of psychiatric services in underserved areas and "mental health deserts."
• 100% remote work with no direct patient care requirements.
• You choose the number of NPs you wish to collaborate with (subject to state-specific caps).
• Predictable Income: $100 per month for each PMHNP under your collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree