Integrating mental health into primary care is essential for delivering holistic, patient-centered care in today’s healthcare landscape. Since 2007, FasPsych has led the way as a trusted telepsychiatry provider, known for its reputation for trusted care and commitment to quality care, offering secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual mental health services while maintaining patient privacy. Over the years, FasPsych has built a network of over 100 licensed professionals, further solidifying its position as a leader in telepsychiatry.
By connecting primary care settings—such as Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural clinics, and urban practices—with licensed psychiatrists, board certified psychiatrists, behavioral health experts, and medical and psychiatric clinicians, many of whom are board certified, FasPsych ensures seamless telepsychiatry integration in primary care through an integrated behavioral health approach. Integrated telepsychiatry services utilize a stepped consultation model that includes e-consults over a shared electronic medical record, enhancing collaboration and efficiency. This collaborative model supports primary care patients, including those with complex or overlapping symptoms, by facilitating coordinated care among interdisciplinary teams and supporting medical providers by alleviating pressure and enabling continuous care. FasPsych’s telepsychiatry services are highly effective, achieving high patient satisfaction comparable to in-person care. Studies have shown that telepsychiatry is as effective as face-to-face evaluations in terms of diagnostic accuracy, treatment effectiveness, and patient satisfaction.
This guide explores why FasPsych is the top choice for healthcare organizations in 2025, featuring case studies, actionable insights, and answers to common questions.
Flexible Telepsychiatry Staffing for Scalable Care
Scaling mental health services without hiring full-time specialists is a game-changer. FasPsych delivers with a nationwide network of licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), therapists, licensed therapists, and behavioral health providers, available for full-time, part-time, or on-demand roles. This cost-effective telepsychiatry staffing model allows practices to adapt quickly—whether it’s a rural FQHC expanding access or an urban clinic addressing mental health-related complaints. Our network includes both physician psychiatrists and non-physician psychiatric clinicians. Providers integrate into your team, handling consultations, medication management, talk therapy, and follow-ups, easing the burden on primary care physicians (PCPs), primary care providers, and primary care clinicians, including those in family medicine. The team approach leverages behavioral health providers, therapists, and licensed therapists to ensure comprehensive, multidisciplinary care and supports both primary care providers and primary care clinicians in collaborative care. FasPsych’s comprehensive telehealth services and high-quality service enable practices to efficiently serve more patients and deliver patient-centered mental health support. A nationwide network of licensed, board-certified, and vetted professionals is crucial for ensuring the success of telepsychiatry partnerships.
Case Study: Transforming a Rural FQHC
A Midwest FQHC faced a psychiatrist shortage, with patients waiting months for care. By partnering with FasPsych, they accessed part-time APRNs via secure video, reducing wait times to under two weeks. This led to a 40% increase in patient engagement for conditions like depression and anxiety, ensuring compliance with HRSA standards. With the ability to serve more patients efficiently, the FQHC benefited from FasPsych’s telehealth services and comprehensive support.
Seamless EHR and Behavioral Health Integration
FasPsych streamlines collaboration through integrating telepsychiatry into EHR systems, enabling real-time data sharing. Attention to clinical and process details is essential for ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication, and seamless team coordination in integrated care settings. FasPsych helps coordinate care between primary care providers and mental health specialists, supporting integrated treatment planning and improved patient outcomes. Successful collaboration in telepsychiatry requires upfront conversations to set clear expectations around provider interactions, including how primary care providers can submit a consult request for psychiatric expertise. Clear communication and structured workflows enable a broader range of mental health conditions to be addressed. PCPs and psychiatrists can co-manage conditions like anxiety or depression alongside physical health issues without new software. The HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry platform uses two-way video and audio for instant telepsychiatry consults and virtual care coordination, minimizing disruptions and boosting efficiency. Patient portals are also used to facilitate communication, manage appointments, and provide patients with secure remote access to their health information and care. Additionally, telepsychiatry enhances patient education, helping patients understand their diagnoses, medications, and available therapies.
Bridging Access Gaps with Telepsychiatry for Rural Primary Care Practices
Nearly half of U.S. counties lack mental health specialists, especially in rural areas. FasPsych’s telepsychiatry for rural primary care offering timely virtual care and expanding access to outpatient mental health services eliminates these barriers. Our service provides comprehensive support to rural and underserved areas by integrating with health systems and collaborating with a network of licensed mental health providers, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and social workers. Patients benefit from easier follow-ups, reduced stigma, and better continuity for conditions like bipolar disorder or anxiety, as well as for complex mental health conditions. Care is tailored by considering patient demographics to personalize services and facilitate effective collaboration between primary care providers and mental health specialists. Serving Medicare, Medicaid, and uninsured patients, FasPsych aligns with HRSA’s mission for underserved communities, supporting all ages and needs in settings such as clinics, hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, tribal communities, and primary care clinics. Our integrated behavioral healthcare model ensures collaboration and care coordination, with the involvement and training of office staff to facilitate seamless implementation. FasPsych is committed to continuous improvement, making accessing quality psychiatric care possible for even the most underserved populations. About 160 million Americans live in regions facing shortages of mental health professionals, underscoring the importance of such services.
Case Study: Empowering Tribal Communities
FasPsych collaborated with tribal health organizations in remote areas, delivering psychiatric care via two-way video. This reduced travel burdens and cut emergency mental health referrals by 35%, improving access for pediatric and adult patients. Explore FasPsych’s rural solutions.
Cost-Effective Mental Health Services Solutions with Proven ROI
FasPsych’s pay-per-use model lets practices pay only for needed hours, keeping costs low. Studies show integrated mental health care yields $4 for every $1 invested, boosting productivity and satisfaction. Integrated care can help mitigate downstream medical costs associated with co-occurring conditions, making it a financially sound choice for healthcare organizations. By addressing psychiatric needs within the limited time available in primary care visits, FasPsych reduces insurance risks for PCPs, while patients receive consistent, compassionate care for better outcomes. Medication management includes optimizing medication regimens and issuing new prescriptions as part of comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans. Integrated care models not only improve patient outcomes but also positively affect patient health by addressing the biological, psychological, and social factors that influence treatment success. Peer reviews can be used to monitor and improve service quality, ensuring high standards across all aspects of care. FasPsych’s service is designed to support practices with comprehensive, patient-centered mental health solutions, delivered by providers with the core competencies required for effective integrated care.
Trusted Expertise in Telepsychiatry Integration
With over 15 years of leadership, earns top ratings for its vetted providers, reliable platforms, and rapid implementation. Proper implementation of telepsychiatry requires clearly defined roles and responsibilities among healthcare team members, ensuring smooth collaboration and effective care delivery. Its innovative collaborative treatment plans, which include a consulting psychiatric clinician as part of the care team, position it at the forefront of integrated behavioral health care, making it a trusted partner for primary care organizations. The service addresses a wide range of mental health issues and emphasizes treating each patient as a whole person.
FasPsych’s services include psychiatric consultation and structured psychiatric consultations, supporting diagnostic clarification, treatment planning, and coordination of care. Providers are selected for their strong interpersonal and clinical skills, ensuring effective interprofessional collaboration in virtual settings. In virtual assessments, the team is trained to recognize the challenges of interpreting non verbal cues, and uses structured procedures to ensure accurate evaluations. Medication management services are provided in compliance with federal and state regulations; providers cannot prescribe controlled substances, such as benzodiazepines and stimulants, via telepsychiatry without an initial in-person evaluation, in accordance with the Ryan Haight Act and other legal restrictions. The company also recognizes the importance of developing psychiatric residency programs that incorporate telepsychiatry training to prepare clinicians for evolving care models.
Case Study: Rapid Hospital System Rollout
A mid-sized hospital system implemented FasPsych’s telepsychiatry in under 30 days. Integrated primary care teams and prompt primary care teams played a key role in initiating psychiatric consultations by providing comprehensive patient information and using structured templates. Quick EHR integration and provider training enabled on-demand consults, addressing urgent psychiatric needs and improving patient flow. See how FasPsych implements solutions.
Why Choose FasPsych for Mental Health Integration in 2025?
FasPsych offers practical, equitable, and efficient mental health integration in primary care. Its flexible staffing, seamless technology, and commitment to accessibility empower practices to deliver holistic care. Integrating telepsychiatry into primary care can improve access to mental health care but also faces challenges including technology integration and regulatory hurdles. Ready to transform your practice? Visit our Partner with Us page for a tailored consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Which organizations benefit from FasPsych’s telepsychiatry services?
FasPsych supports FQHCs, rural clinics, urban practices, and more, all seeking mental health integration in primary care and improved behavioral health integration. Our service is designed for busy primary care practices, primary care settings, and organizations with diverse mental health specialties and an entire behavioral health team.
Case Study: Rural FQHC Success
A Midwest FQHC cut wait times by 80% using FasPsych’s part-time APRNs, meeting HRSA standards.
2. How does FasPsych ensure HIPAA compliance?
FasPsych’s HIPAA-compliant telepsychiatry platform safeguards patient data and meets federal regulations, including the secure handling of medical records.
Case Study: CMHC Compliance
A Southeast CMHC improved care coordination by 25% with FasPsych’s secure platform.
3. Can FasPsych integrate with existing EHR systems?
Yes, FasPsych enables real-time data sharing through integrating telepsychiatry into EHR systems, supporting documentation in medical records to facilitate effective psychiatric consultations.
4. What mental health professionals does FasPsych provide?
FasPsych offers licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric APRNs, and behavioral health experts for flexible roles, including that the psychiatric clinician can participate in integrated behavioral care models.
5. How does FasPsych improve access in underserved areas?
FasPsych’s telepsychiatry for rural primary care delivers care where specialists are scarce, helping organizations in both rural and urban academic medical center settings with accessing quality psychiatric care.
Case Study: Tribal Access
Tribal health organizations saw a 35% drop in emergency referrals with FasPsych’s virtual care.
6. Is FasPsych cost-effective for small practices?
Yes, its pay-per-use model minimizes costs while maximizing ROI, adapting to the needs of busy primary care practices and the primary care team’s expectations. Case Study: Small Practice GainsA Texas practice gained $4 per $1 invested, reducing burnout and insurance risks.
7. What conditions can FasPsych providers treat?
Providers treat depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and more, across all ages, including complex psychiatric patients, complex mental illnesses, and severe mental illness.
Case Study: Addiction Recovery
In a substance use program, FasPsych’s telepsychiatry achieved 60% patient retention.
8. How quickly can FasPsych be implemented?
FasPsych’s streamlined onboarding ensures rapid integration, even in busy primary care practices and diverse primary care settings.
Case Study: Hospital Speed
A hospital system launched FasPsych’s services in under 30 days.
9. How are telepsychiatry patient contact visits conducted?
Telepsychiatry patient contact visits involve comprehensive data collection, including input from both the patient and the entire behavioral health team. These visits gather verbal and non-verbal information, pertinent psychiatric symptoms, and pertinent medical concerns to ensure safety and effective treatment planning. While telepsychiatry can often replace an in person appointment, there are situations where an in person appointment may be necessary, such as when physical examination or direct observation of nonverbal cues is critical.
10. How does FasPsych support continuity of care and ongoing relationships?
FasPsych’s telepsychiatry services are designed to support the established patient relationship and ongoing doctor patient relationship managed by the primary care team. Our providers offer specialist psychiatric consultations without replacing the primary care provider’s ongoing role. Learn more about our Partner Payment Options, which are designed to offer flexible billing solutions for our services.
11. Does FasPsych offer long-term care or ongoing outpatient psychiatric services?
FasPsych can support ongoing outpatient psychiatric services in collaboration with primary care providers, ensuring continuity for patients with severe or complex mental health needs.
12. What assessment tools are used during consultations?
FasPsych utilizes mental health screening tools and structured templates to ensure comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and that no critical psychiatric issues are overlooked.
13. What information is collected for psychiatric consultations?
We collect detailed information on pertinent psychiatric symptoms, pertinent medical concerns, and psychosocial background to facilitate effective psychiatric consultations and treatment planning.
14. How is medication history reviewed?
FasPsych reviews previous psychiatric medications, including any multiple failed medication trials, to inform psychiatric medication management and optimize treatment recommendations.
15. What is the scope of FasPsych’s services?
Our services include psychiatric medication management, addressing psychiatric medication management questions, and collaborative treatment planning tailored to each patient’s needs.
16. What types of consultations does FasPsych offer?
FasPsych provides specialist psychiatric consultations, including diagnostic clarification, medication management, and integrated behavioral health support within primary care settings.
17. What types of patients does FasPsych serve?
We serve patients with a wide range of needs, including complex psychiatric patients, those with complex mental illnesses, and individuals with severe mental illness.
18. What roles do primary care providers play in FasPsych’s model?
Primary care providers, and the broader primary care providers practice, are central to our collaborative care model. Primary care providers focus on diagnostic clarification and ongoing management, while our psychiatric clinicians support their efforts through consultation and care coordination.
19. How does FasPsych adapt to different care settings?
FasPsych is designed for busy primary care practices and adapts to the unique needs of each primary care setting. We work closely to align with the primary care team’s expectations and workflows.
20. What is FasPsych’s care model?
Our model emphasizes behavioral health integration and integrated behavioral care, with that the psychiatric clinician collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered care.
21. Does FasPsych follow clinical guidelines?
Yes, our providers follow evidence-based guidelines, including those from the American Psychiatric Association, for diagnostic clarification, case formulation, and treatment planning.
22. How are patients assessed for clinical significance?
Our clinicians are skilled at assessing clinical significance, considering both the patient’s symptoms and context to differentiate between normal distress and psychiatric illness.
23. How does FasPsych address substance use in assessments?
We assess for the use of street or prescription drugs as part of our comprehensive evaluation, recognizing their impact on diagnosis and treatment planning.
24. Does FasPsych serve academic medical centers?
Yes, we partner with urban academic medical centers, supporting multidisciplinary collaboration and integrated care for complex patient populations.
25. How does FasPsych support team-based care?
We engage the entire behavioral health team and leverage diverse mental health specialties to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.
26. How does FasPsych facilitate effective psychiatric consultations?
We use structured workflows and medical records to facilitate effective psychiatric consultations, ensuring all relevant data is systematically collected and communicated.
27. How does FasPsych ensure quality in psychiatric care access?
FasPsych is committed to accessing quality psychiatric care by providing integrated, remote psychiatric services, care coordination, and clear expectations for all stakeholders. Our mission is to provide care to underserved populations through high-quality service and support.
28. How are acute psychiatric emergencies handled?
Acute psychiatric emergencies are not suitable for telepsychiatry. Telepsychiatry is not appropriate for an emergency room visit or life-threatening situations; patients should go to the emergency department or call 911 in such cases. FasPsych has protocols in place to identify emergencies and coordinate with local providers for immediate intervention in emergency departments, including involuntary hospitalization and emergency transport when necessary.
29. How does FasPsych approach care for minors?
When providing telepsychiatry services for minors, FasPsych involves family members in treatment planning and ensures parental consent is obtained, supporting the best outcomes for children and adolescents.
30. What is included in the assessment process?
FasPsych’s assessment process includes comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, gathering information from patients, family members when appropriate, and the care team to support accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.