Psychiatrist – Collaborating Physician (GA Remote)

CHE Behavioral Health Services; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

CHE Behavioral Health Services in Georgia seeks a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to serve as a Collaborating Physician for our NPs and PAs. This fully collaborative role provides clinical oversight without direct patient care and requires Georgia licensure.

You will review charts, support diagnostic accuracy, and ensure prescribing aligns with APA and SAMHSA guidelines, while participating in quality review meetings and ensuring compliance across settings.

Qualifications

• MD/DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Must reside in Georgia and hold an active GA license.
• Active DEA registration.
• Collaborating physician for NPs/PAs in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records as required by state law.
• Provide clinical consultation to NPs/PAs as needed.
• Support accurate psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Ensure prescribing practices align with APA and SAMHSA guidelines.
• Participate in periodic quality review meetings.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Collaborative care

Medical documentation

Consultation skills

Education

Board-certified Psychiatry

Job description

Psychiatrist - Collaborating Physician (MD/DO) Remote

Georgia Region | Must Reside & Be Licensed in GA

CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to serve as a Collaborating Physician for our psychiatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants. CHE is a premier behavioral health provider with 700+ clinicians across 11 states, delivering high-quality, compliant, and patient-centered care in skilled nursing facilities and outpatient settings.

Position Overview

The Collaborating Physician provides clinical oversight to CHE psychiatric NPs/PAs by reviewing charts, ensuring adherence to best-practice guidelines, and supporting diagnostic and treatment accuracy. This role is fully collaborative - no direct patient care required. CHE's State and Regional Directors provide day-to-day operational support for NPs and PAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve medical records as required by state law
• Provide clinical consultation to NPs/PAs as needed
• Support accurate psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Ensure prescribing practices align with APA and SAMHSA guidelines
• Participate in periodic quality review meetings

Requirements

• MD or DO with Board Certification in Psychiatry
• Must reside in Georgia and hold an active GA license
• Active DEA
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and collaborative care

About CHE

CHE has over 20 years of experience delivering psychology and psychiatry services in skilled nursing, assisted living, and outpatient environments. Our model emphasizes clinical excellence, compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration.