Telepsychiatry for rural communities is transforming access to high-quality mental health care—and Dr. Eric Arzubi is creating the playbook. In this conversation, Dan King chats with Eric, co-founder of Frontier Psychiatry, about expanding psychiatric care through 100% telehealth in underserved areas like Montana, Idaho, and Alaska. Eric explains why the question isn’t “in-person vs. telehealth,” but rather “telehealth vs. no care,” and how remote models bring scarce subspecialties—such as addiction, perinatal, child, and geriatric psychiatry—into frontier communities.
We explore leading fully remote teams: intentional culture-building, financial transparency, and weekly video updates so staff always know what leadership is thinking. Eric shares how offering staff stock options fostered ownership and accountability, why celebrating small wins matters in a tough field, and how “team first” ultimately results in better patient care.
Recruiting and retention also receive practical advice. Eric explains how consistent LinkedIn publishing clarifies your mission, attracts aligned clinicians, and improves candidate quality—especially when your practice has a clear niche like telepsychiatry for rural communities.
You’ll learn:
• How to scale subspecialty psychiatry without local headcount
• Daily habits that reinforce remote culture and psychological safety
• What financial transparency does for trust and engagement
• Why stock options can boost retention and performance
• A simple system to use LinkedIn to recruit mission-fit clinicians
If you lead or plan to build a values-driven group practice, you’ll leave with concrete steps to expand access and strengthen your team.
Transform Your Group Practice
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About the Host
Dan King is a lawyer turned private equity founder with a passion for fixing burnout in mental health. With a background in M&A, Shark Tank deals, and psychology, he now leads Fireside Strategic — investing in group practices that put people first.
