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