Collaborating Psychiatrist (Supervising Physician) - Texas, USA, Remote, Part-Ti

Legion is a pioneering, tech-enabled psychiatry network focused on delivering world-class outpatient care, expanding mental health access through technology, and supporting clinicians with a collaborative culture.

Location: Remote (TX)

Salary: Up to $7,000 per month

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with highly-experienced, highly-trained, and compassionate PMHNPs who treat low- and medium-risk psychiatry patients using evidence-based treatments.
• Conduct regular chart reviews and provide guidance on clinical decisions and patient care.
• Approve and send prescriptions through our EMR & eRX system.
• Mentor other psychiatric providers to ensure high-quality care.
• Directly contribute to Legion's vision of making world-class psychiatric care more accessible to patients, regardless of insurance.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted license as a physician (MD or DO) in Texas.
• Active, unrestricted DEA license in Texas.
• Board certification or board eligibility as a psychiatrist.
• Primary residence in Texas.
• Comfort remotely supervising nurse practitioners, conducting chart reviews, and answering questions at monthly meetings.
• Comfort signing off on prescriptions, including controlled substances, per state and federal regulations, and Legion Health’s clinical protocols.
• Availability by phone during PMHNPs' working hours and at the end of their shift to review medications, as required by state medical board rules.
• Commitment to a minimum 1-year tenure with the team.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort using technology and electronic health record systems.
• Passion for improving access to high-quality care for vulnerable populations.
• Commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Set your own schedule for work-life balance.
• Work from Home: Collaborate with PMHNPs via telehealth.
• Clinical Autonomy: Support PMHNPs effectively.
• PMHNP Acquisition: Legion handles recruitment and onboarding.
• Competitive Pay: Market-leading compensation.
• Monthly Pay: Providers paid every month.
• Legal Protection: Full malpractice insurance coverage.
• Technical Support: Best-in-class EHR and communication tools.
• Licensure Coverage: Reimbursement for licensing fees in other states.
• Administrative Support: Support with scheduling, insurance verification, billing, etc.
• Adequate Visit Lengths: 1-hour intakes, 30-minute follow-ups.
• Tools for Responsible Prescribing: Evidence-based protocols and diagnostic tools.
• Community of Clinical Excellence: Work alongside top-tier PMHNPs and psychiatrists.
• Well-Defined Clinical Scope: Focus on mild to moderate acuity patients.
• Clinical Resources: Access to UpToDate and Carlat subscriptions.
• Exclusive Events: In-person and virtual events for colleagues.

Additional Information

• This role is predominantly remote, with occasional in-person events.
• Part-time, Contract, Fully Remote.
• Supervision of up to 7 full-time or 14 part-time NPs, with potential total compensation up to $7,000/month.
• Members of advisory board include leading psychiatrists and healthcare executives.