Psychiatrist - Collaborating Physician (TX Licensed)

Psychiatrist - Collaborating Physician Location: Texas Employment Type: Part-Time Reports To: Market President About Peregrine Health Peregrine Health partners with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)  to design and operate behavioral health service lines in underserved communities. We're building accessible, high-quality mental health care where it's needed most. Position Overview We're seeking a Texas-licensed psychiatrist to serve as a Collaborating Physician for our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) prescribing controlled substances in our Texas network. This is a hands-on compliance and patient care role with a flexible part-time schedule. Core Responsibilities Credentialing & Privileging Complete formal credentialing process (education, licensure, DEA registration, work history verification) Obtain EMR privileges to authorize and oversee controlled substance prescribing Ensure DEA compliance and patient safety protocols Direct Patient Engagement Meet with patients during initial visits to establish physician-patient relationship Review and validate initial treatment plans before APP assumes primary management Legal Delegation & Compliance Execute and maintain formal Prescriptive Authority Agreements (PAA) with each APP (APRN or PA) Register delegation of prescriptive authority with Texas Medical Board (TMB) Ensure DEA registration alignment for controlled substance prescribing Conduct and document periodic chart reviews Hold required meetings with APPs to ensure safe, legal, and compliant prescribing practices Required Qualifications MD or DO degree Active, unrestricted Texas medical license Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry Active DEA registration Not excluded from federal health care programs Strong understanding of Texas prescriptive authority delegation requirements Experience with controlled substance prescribing compliance Preferred Qualifications Experience supervising or collaborating with APPs (APRNs, PAs) Familiarity with behavioral health EMR systems Experience in FQHC, RHC, or community health settings Background in addiction psychiatry or integrated behavioral health Compensation & Benefits Position type: 1099 independent contractor Rate: $250/hour Professional liability insurance provided ($1M/$3M coverage) Flexible scheduling Remote work options available for chart review and administrative duties Location & Schedule Location: Texas  Schedule: Flexible part-time, with some required in-person initial patient visits Remote work: Chart reviews, meetings, and administrative work can be done remotely What We Offer Meaningful work expanding mental health access in underserved communities Flexible, part-time structure compatible with other clinical work Administrative support for credentialing, documentation, and compliance Collaborative team environment Opportunity to mentor and support APPs in their clinical practice Offices: (United States - Remote);