Consulting Psychiatrist - Allara Health Psychiatry Launch

Allara•Houston, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

Allara is a comprehensive women’s health provider specializing in expert, longitudinal care for women through every life stage. We are seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to launch and build Allara's Psychiatry Service Line. This role involves developing clinical protocols, safety standards, and hiring frameworks for psychiatric services focused on women navigating the intersection of hormonal and mental health. Post-launch, the role includes treating a patient panel, supervising PMHNPs, and providing case consultations.

Requirements

Active board certification in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP).
An active, unrestricted, and unencumbered medical license in at least one of the following states: California, Florida, New York, or Texas. An IMLC license can be considered if willing to obtain an IMLC state mentioned above.
Minimum of 5 years of post-residency clinical experience as a practicing psychiatrist, with a focus on outpatient care.
Demonstrated experience treating conditions at the intersection of hormonal and mental health, including depression, anxiety, and PMDD.
Experience supervising or collaborating with psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) or other advanced practice providers.
Ability to translate clinical rigor into scalable protocols, safety standards, and hiring frameworks in a fast-moving environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication, with a strong ability to connect with patients virtually and deliver empathetic, evidence-based care.
Comfortable navigating multiple screens and tools such as EMR, Gmail, Google Calendar, Zoom, and scheduling platforms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a telehealth or high-growth care delivery environment.
Experience designing behavioral health safety and escalation protocols.

Responsibilities

Develop clinical protocols for the treatment of mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and PMDD, including medication management and therapeutic modalities.
Design safety and escalation protocols for behavioral health.
Build a hiring rubric and assessment framework for PMHNP candidates.
Participate in initial PMHNP interviews.
Treat patients experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and PMDD.
Supervise PMHNPs.
Provide case consultations.
Support on ad-hoc escalations.