Regional Lead Psychiatrist

SOL Mental Health•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$225,000 - $292,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SOL Mental Health is hiring a Regional Lead Psychiatrist for a hybrid position in Colorado. Candidates must live near or within commuting distance of one of SOL’s centers. The Lead Psychiatrist serves as the senior physician leader within a SOL market, combining direct patient care with clinical consultation, supervision, quality oversight, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role provides physician-level guidance for complex psychiatric cases, supports clinical excellence across the psychiatric care team, and advances SOL’s integrated care model. The Lead Psychiatrist partners closely with Lead PMHNPs, therapists, and operational leaders to promote consistent, high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care. The role maintains a meaningful clinical practice while dedicating time to case consultation, provider support, Structured Care Review, clinical education, and escalation management. The active patient panel is approximately 21–24 hours per week and includes in-person and telehealth visits. SOL describes its workplace as collaborative and clinician-centered, with administrative support, built-in referrals, an integrated care model, monthly learning opportunities, group supervision, and career growth opportunities. The company states a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Requirements

MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license in Colorado.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry.
Active DEA registration in Colorado.
Active NPI number.
Experience in direct clinical care.
At least 3 years of experience providing medical direction and supervision, particularly with Medicare patients.
Demonstrated experience providing clinical consultation, supervision, or physician leadership.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based psychiatric treatment and integrated behavioral healthcare.
Strong performance management and data-driven mindset.
Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification or eligibility in Geriatric Psychiatry or Consult-Liaison Psychiatry.
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) participation.
Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting advanced practice psychiatric clinicians.
Experience in outpatient or integrated care environments.
Experience with interventional modalities such as TMS or esketamine.
2+ years of experience providing medication management treatment to children, adolescents, and/or adults.
Experience with interventional services.

Responsibilities

Serve as the market’s physician subject matter expert by consulting on complex or high-acuity cases and promoting consistent, evidence-based application of SOL’s psychiatric care model.
Consult with and supervise Lead PMHNPs and PAs.
Lead group supervision for psychiatric clinicians.
Provide Structured Care Review and treatment plan oversight for assigned populations, including Medicare patients, in line with clinical, regulatory, payer, and quality standards.
Recommend treatment adjustments, including medications, labs, imaging, other studies, plan changes, and clinical protocols, with the primary care provider.
Maintain an active patient panel of approximately 21–24 hours per week through in-person and telehealth visits, including evaluation and intervention for acute symptoms or crises, with timely, compliant documentation.
Support quality improvement, clinical pathway development, chart review, and case discussion.
Mentor and onboard therapists, associate therapists, and psychiatric clinicians through Grand Rounds, case conferences, monthly education for associate therapists, and weekly office hours for therapists and psychiatric clinicians.
Partner with therapists, PMHNPs, PAs, the Market President, and Medical, Clinical, and Operations Directors to promote integrated care, continuity, accountability, and clinical excellence.