In some states, NPs may have limits on Schedule II prescribing. When clinically appropriate and legally permitted, the collaborating physician may issue Schedule II prescriptions as the prescriber of record (or comply with any state-specific delegation limits). This reflects additional physician responsibility and documentation. No prescription is guaranteed. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Dr. Gilbert S. is a board-certified psychiatrist in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry with more than 18 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings. He has held senior leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of a national telepsychiatry program, Director of Medical Services for addiction treatment programs, and Medical Director for specialized behavioral health services. Dr. Gilbert S. completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Oregon Health & Science University, equipping him with both clinical expertise and operational leadership skills within complex behavioral health systems. Throughout his career, Dr. Gilbert S. has focused on expanding access to psychiatric care through telepsychiatry and innovative care delivery models. His work includes developing and scaling nationwide telepsychiatry programs, directing medication-assisted treatment programs for substance use disorders, and leading multidisciplinary teams across hospital systems and outpatient behavioral health programs. He maintains active medical licenses in multiple states and has extensive experience supporting psychiatric services across diverse clinical environments. Areas of Expertise • Addiction Psychiatry & Substance Use Disorder Treatment • Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Substance Use Disorders • Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid & Alcohol Use Disorders • Telepsychiatry Program Development & Implementation • Psychiatric Program Operations & Strategic Leadership • Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team Management • Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Care • Crisis Evaluation & Acute Psychiatric Stabilization • Clinical Protocol Development & Evidence-Based Practice • Healthcare Systems Design & Program Scaling • Telehealth Infrastructure & Virtual Care Delivery • Physician Leadership & Behavioral Health Program Management Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Gilbert S. views physician–nurse practitioner collaboration as a highly effective and necessary model for expanding access to mental health care while maintaining strong clinical oversight and evidence-based practice. Throughout his career directing addiction treatment programs and nationwide telepsychiatry services, he has worked closely with psychiatric nurse practitioners in both supervisory and collaborative roles. His approach emphasizes open communication, shared clinical decision-making, and supportive consultation for complex diagnostic or treatment questions. Dr. Gilbert S. believes that NPs should feel empowered to manage their patient panels independently while having reliable access to physician guidance for challenging cases, medication strategy, or diagnostic clarification. As a physician leader, he has structured workflows and care models that allow NP-led practices to function efficiently while maintaining high clinical standards, strong documentation practices, and appropriate physician oversight. He is particularly enthusiastic about supporting NP-led behavioral health practices, recognizing their critical role in addressing workforce shortages and improving access to psychiatric services. Dr. Gilbert S. believes that combining physician collaboration, multidisciplinary teamwork, and modern telehealth infrastructure creates scalable systems capable of delivering high-quality psychiatric care to underserved communities while maintaining ethical and evidence-based treatment standards.

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry