Are you a qualified and experienced Psychiatrist registered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council in India? Are you adept at providing comprehensive psychiatric care, including diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy, and interested in leveraging telepsychiatry to reach patients across India? Mentalzon.com invites skilled and ethical Psychiatrists to join our telehealth platform and contribute to making mental healthcare more accessible.

About Mentalzon.com:

Mentalzon.com is a leading digital health platform in India, dedicated to connecting individuals with qualified medical and mental health professionals. We aim to bridge the gap in mental healthcare accessibility by providing a secure, confidential, and user-friendly environment for teleconsultations. We are looking for empathetic and proficient Psychiatrists to expand our network and deliver high-quality psychiatric care remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver Remote Psychiatric Consultations: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, establish diagnoses (using ICD-10/11 or DSM-5), and develop holistic treatment plans for patients via secure video/audio consultations.
• Medication Management & Prescription: Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications safely and ethically in accordance with the National Medical Commission's (NMC) Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020, the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017, and other relevant Indian regulations.
• Psychotherapy & Counselling: Provide supportive psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and counselling as part of the treatment plan, or collaborate with psychologists/counsellors for combined care.
• Monitoring and Follow-up: Monitor patient progress, medication efficacy, and potential side effects through regular tele-follow-ups, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain accurate, detailed, and confidential patient medical records in compliance with the MHCA 2017, NMC guidelines, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act), 2023, and other applicable laws.
• Ethical Medical Practice: Adhere strictly to the ethical codes of conduct prescribed by the NMC, Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), and other relevant professional and statutory bodies.
• Emergency Management (Tele-Triage): Assess and manage psychiatric emergencies within the limitations of telepsychiatry, providing appropriate guidance, crisis intervention, and facilitating referrals for urgent in-person care when indicated.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other medical specialists, clinical psychologists, and counsellors (with patient consent) to ensure integrated and comprehensive patient care.

Essential Requirements:

• Medical Registration: Current and valid registration as a medical practitioner with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or any State Medical Council in India.
• Specialist Qualification in Psychiatry:
  • MD (Psychiatry) OR
  • DNB (Psychiatry) from an NMC-recognized institution.
  • (DPM - Diploma in Psychological Medicine - from an NMC-recognized institution with significant post-qualification experience may be considered, please specify in your application).
• Experience: Proven post-specialization experience in clinical psychiatric practice in various settings in India.
• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding and commitment to comply with the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017; NMC's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines, 2020; the Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Rules (as applicable to prescriptions); and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
• Right to Work: Must possess the legal right to work on a self-employed basis within India.
• Technical Proficiency: Competence in using telehealth platforms, Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and e-prescription practices (where applicable and compliant with guidelines).
• Professional Environment: Access to a stable high-speed internet connection and a private, secure, and professional environment suitable for confidential teleconsultations.
• Core Clinical Competencies: Strong diagnostic skills in psychiatry, expertise in psychopharmacology, ability to conduct risk assessments, crisis management skills adaptable to telehealth, excellent communication and interpersonal skills sensitive to diverse Indian cultural contexts.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in one or more Indian regional languages is highly desirable.

Desirable Requirements:

• Life or Full Membership with the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS).
• Additional qualifications, fellowships, or certifications in psychiatric sub-specialties (e.g., Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry).
• Experience in private practice in India.
• Significant prior experience in providing telepsychiatry services.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance covering psychiatric practice, including telemedicine, in India.
• Familiarity with digital mental health tools and interventions.

Conditions of Engagement (Self-Employed Basis for Private Telepsychiatry Practice):

• Autonomy and Flexibility: Determine your own consultation hours, patient load, and practice focus according to your professional preferences and expertise.
• Work Remotely (India): Provide psychiatric consultations from any suitable, private, and professional location within India.
• Private Billing: Set your own competitive consultation fees.
  • Patients will typically pay privately for services. Some health insurance policies in India may offer benefits for psychiatric consultations; patients would need to verify this directly with their insurers.
  • (Typical private consultation rates for Psychiatrists in India vary widely, e.g., INR ₹1200 to ₹4000+ per session, depending on experience, specialization, and location).
• Platform Reach: Connect with a broad base of patients across India seeking psychiatric care through the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Focus on Clinical Excellence: Our platform facilitates connections, allowing you to concentrate on providing expert psychiatric care.

How to Join Mentalzon.com:

1. Register and Build Your Profile: Sign up on Mentalzon.com. Create a detailed professional profile highlighting your medical registration (NMC/State), psychiatric qualifications (MD/DNB/DPM), areas of specialization, years of experience, and approach to patient care.
2. Document Verification: Submit clear copies of your MBBS degree, MD/DNB/DPM (Psychiatry) degree/diploma, NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate, proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card), and details of professional indemnity insurance (if available).
3. Review and Credentialing: Our medical panel will review your credentials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and platform requirements.
4. Onboarding and Setup: Upon successful verification, you will be guided through our onboarding process to set up your telepsychiatry practice on the platform, including defining your availability and fee structure.
5. Commence Teleconsultations: Begin offering psychiatric consultations to patients. You will manage all aspects of clinical care, including prescribing, record-keeping, and adherence to all legal and ethical guidelines applicable in India.

Why Partner with Mentalzon.com as a Psychiatrist?

• Expand Your Practice: Reach patients beyond your geographical vicinity, contributing significantly to mental health accessibility in India.
• Maintain Professional Autonomy: Exercise your clinical judgment independently while benefiting from a structured and supportive platform.
• Adherence to Regulatory Standards: Practice on a platform that emphasizes compliance with NMC guidelines and Indian healthcare laws.
• Transparent Collaboration: Free registration to join. Any platform service fees associated with using Mentalzon.com will be clearly communicated.
• Make a Tangible Difference: Play a crucial role in delivering essential mental healthcare services to those in need across the nation.

If you are a dedicated Psychiatrist in India, committed to ethical practice and eager to embrace telepsychiatry to enhance patient care, we encourage you to connect with Mentalzon.com.

Note: Current and valid registration with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or a State Medical Council, along with a recognized postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry (MD/DNB preferred; DPM with experience considered), is mandatory. This is an opportunity for self-employed medical practitioners. You are solely responsible for ensuring your practice is fully compliant with the NMC's Telemedicine Practice Guidelines 2020, the Mental Healthcare Act 2017, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, and all other relevant Indian laws, professional ethics, and standards of medical care.