Psychiatrist – Remote Consulting Physician

Psychiatrist (MD/DO) – Remote Consulting Physician This is a 100% remote consulting role supporting BHC’s psychiatric nurse practitioners with medication management. The position does not include direct client care, an assigned caseload, prescribing, or on-call responsibilities. Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) is seeking a Psychiatrist to provide clinical consultation and guidance to our psychiatric nurse practitioners.

This flexible opportunity is ideal for a physician who wants to support providers and strengthen medication-management practices without maintaining a client caseload.

Responsibilities

Consult with psychiatric nurse practitioners regarding medication management and complex cases Provide guidance on medication selection, dosing, side effects, interactions, monitoring, and treatment alternatives Support evidence-based psychiatric practices and clinical decision-making Help identify when additional evaluation, referral, or a higher level of care may be appropriate Provide provider education and mentorship Assist with medication-management policies, protocols, and quality-improvement initiatives Advise clinical leadership on psychiatric services and patient-safety considerations The consulting psychiatrist will not evaluate or treat clients directly, prescribe medication to BHC clients, or maintain a caseload.

BHC’s psychiatric nurse practitioners will remain responsible for evaluating their clients, making and documenting treatment decisions, and prescribing within their authorized scope of practice.

Qualifications

MD or DO degree Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry Active medical license in good standing Wisconsin medical license or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure Strong knowledge of psychiatric medication management Experience consulting with or mentoring psychiatric nurse practitioners Experience with complex psychiatric cases Effective communication, consultation, and collaboration skills Familiarity with multidisciplinary behavioral health practices Schedule and Compensation This is a flexible, part-time consulting opportunity averaging approximately five hours per week.

The schedule may include planned provider consultations, case discussions, and ongoing advisory support. Actual hours may vary based on BHC’s needs. Competitive compensation will be based on experience, responsibilities, and anticipated time commitment. Final terms will be established through a written consulting agreement.

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive a competitive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, paid time off, retirement benefits, and other employee resources. Eligibility varies based on employment status and plan requirements. Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

BHC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.