Collaborating Psychiatrist
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Job Description
We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist licensed in Texas to provide remote supervision and collaborative practice for our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs). The primary focus of this role is to establish a Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA) and strictly handle the review and co-signing of Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions in accordance with Texas Medical Board (TMB) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated collaborating physician for assigned NPs via a formal Prescriptive Authority Agreement (PAA).
- Review and co-sign Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions (e. g., stimulants) initiated by the NPs to ensure compliance with Texas law.
- Conduct monthly chart reviews and quality assurance checks as mandated by state regulations.
- Be available via phone or secure messaging for occasional clinical consultations regarding complex patient cases or prescribing decisions.
- Maintain compliance with all TMB, Texas Board of Nursing, and DEA guidelines regarding delegation of prescriptive authority.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) license in the state of Texas.
- Board Certification in Psychiatry.
- Active, unrestricted DEA registration in Texas.
- Comprehensive understanding of Texas state laws regarding NP supervision, PAAs, and Schedule II delegation.
- High responsiveness and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 46% have no call, 44% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 54% remote · 46% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,342 in the last 30 days | 876 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Collaborating Psychiatrist at Hamilton Behavioral a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,241 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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