Psychiatric Consultant (Collaborative Care Model – CoCM)

MedElite Group, LLC.•Hollywood, FL

6d•$130,000•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Psychiatric Consultant to support our growing Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) program. This role provides psychiatric expertise through case review and consultation in partnership with Behavioral Health Care Managers (BHCMs) and Primary Care Providers (PCPs). This is a non-patient-facing role focused on population-based psychiatric consultation, clinical guidance, and collaborative treatment planning. All services are delivered remotely in compliance with CMS CoCM guidelines.

Requirements

MD or DO with board eligibility or certification in Psychiatry
Active, unrestricted medical license
Experience with Collaborative Care, integrated care, or consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds and stand / walk / work on your feet up to 6-8 hours per day
Comfort working in remote, team-based care models
Completion of a minimum 6-hour AIMS Center CEU-certified Collaborative Care training (required prior to or shortly after onboarding)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Collaborative Care, integrated care, or consultation-liaison psychiatry preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in scheduled psychiatric case reviews with BHCMs (typically biweekly or as clinically needed)
Review BHCM-prepared case summaries, including:
Diagnoses and relevant medical/psychiatric history
Current medications and recent changes
Behavioral health screening scores (e.g., PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, MOCA, BIMS)
Clinical progress, concerns, or safety considerations
Provide evidence-based psychiatric recommendations, including:
Diagnostic clarification
Medication recommendations
Behavioral and environmental strategies appropriate for SNF/LTC settings
Risk and safety considerations
Collaborate with BHCMs to ensure recommendations are clearly understood and ready for PCP review
Document recommendations in a HIPAA-compliant registry or EHR
Electronically sign consult documentation in accordance with CMS requirements