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Psychiatry EMR Software

The right EMR for a psychiatry practice should handle psychiatric notes and medication management, e-prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), and telehealth and measurement-based care. Below are the vendors in our catalog that fit Psychiatry practices — compare them by size and workflow, or have an expert shortlist them for you.

What Psychiatry practices actually run

No single EMR dominates Psychiatry. The leader — Oracle Health (Cerner) — holds just 27.8% of psychiatry providers whose EMR is identifiable in the federal registry. NextGen (16.9%) and Veradigm (Allscripts) (15.4%) follow, and roughly 39.9% runs something else again. This is a market worth comparing, not defaulting in.

Source: EMR Match Research analysis of CMS NPPES Direct-endpoint data, July 2026 dissemination (n=622 identified psychiatry providers). Method and caveats on our methodology page; full tables on the open data page. Cite as: EMR Match Research, EMR Market Share by Specialty, 2026 edition.

What psychiatry practices pay

Of the 32 vendors that fit psychiatry, 13 publish their prices. Across those, a provider seat typically runs $65$250 per provider per month, with the full published span from $29 to $1,070. Everyone else quotes privately.

TheraNest$29–$89 per therapist / month
CounSol$35–$90 per counselor / month
TherapyAppointment$39–$59 per clinician / month
SimplePractice$49–$99 per practitioner / month
TherapyNotes$50–$79 per clinician / month
ICANotes$55–$213 per clinician / month
RXNT$126 per provider / month
Practice Fusion$199 per provider / month
Praxis EMR$219–$259 per provider / month for a fixed term, then owned outright
Harris CareTracker$245–$399 from, per provider / month
Osmind$249 per clinician / month
AdvancedMD$429–$1,070 per provider / month
eClinicalWorks$449–$599 per provider / month

Ranges, not quotes — what you actually pay depends on provider count, contract length and which modules you take. Figures are the vendors' own published prices as of August 2026; we do not publish prices a vendor has not published itself. Vendors that charge per practice, per patient visit or per organisation are left out of the range above rather than converted into a per-provider figure, because that conversion cannot be done honestly. Sourcing on our methodology page.

What to Look For in a Psychiatry EMR

  • Psychiatric notes and medication management
  • E-prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS)
  • Telehealth and measurement-based care
  • ONC certification, a signed BAA, and pricing that fits your practice size

32 EMRs That Fit Psychiatry

TherapyNotes logo
TherapyNotes
★★★★★★★★★★4.7Read reviews (948)

Widely used cloud EHR and practice management for mental health — notes, scheduling, telehealth, and billing in one.

Cloud-BasedSpecialty-SpecificAll-in-OneSmall Practice
CounSol logo
CounSol
★★★★★★★★★★4.7Read reviews (886)

All-in-one counseling platform with scheduling, notes, secure messaging, client journaling, billing, and telehealth.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSpecialty-SpecificSmall Practice
Kipu logo
Kipu
★★★★★★★★★★4.7Read reviews (209)

Leading EMR/CRM for addiction treatment and behavioral health facilities — intake, charting, compliance, billing.

Cloud-BasedEnterpriseSpecialty-SpecificAll-in-One
SimplePractice logo
SimplePractice
★★★★★★★★★★4.6Read reviews (2,827)

Popular practice platform for solo behavioral and wellness providers.

Cloud-BasedSmall PracticeSpecialty-Specific
TheraNest logo
TheraNest
★★★★★★★★★★4.4Read reviews (1,033)

Behavioral health EHR with notes, billing and scheduling.

Specialty-SpecificCloud-BasedSmall Practice
WRS Health logo
WRS Health
★★★★★★★★★★4.4Read reviews (83)

Cloud EHR and practice management sold in specialty-specific editions, with allergy skin-testing and immunotherapy recall tools plus integrated billing services.

All-in-OneCloud-BasedSpecialty-Specific
Valant logo
Valant
★★★★★★★★★★4.1Read reviews (322)

Behavioral health EHR with measurement-based care tools.

Specialty-SpecificCloud-Based
ICANotes logo
ICANotes
★★★★★★★★★★4.1Read reviews (130)

Behavioral health EHR with menu-driven charting that builds narrative psychiatric notes with minimal typing.

Cloud-BasedSpecialty-Specific
TherapyAppointment logo
TherapyAppointment
★★★★★★★★★★4.1Read reviews (109)

Long-running therapy practice platform with client self-scheduling, patient portal, e-billing, and reminders.

Cloud-BasedSpecialty-SpecificSmall Practice
Qualifacts CareLogic logo
Qualifacts CareLogic
★★★★★★★★★★3.9Read reviews (367)

Enterprise behavioral health EHR for community mental health centers and large agencies.

Cloud-BasedEnterpriseSpecialty-Specific
Osmind logo
Osmind
★★★★★★★★★★4.6Read reviews (36)

Psychiatry-focused EHR built for medication management and interventional treatments (TMS, ketamine, Spravato).

Cloud-BasedSpecialty-SpecificSmall Practice
Jane logo
Jane
★★★★★★★★★★4.8Read reviews (487)

Popular practice platform for allied health clinics — online booking, charting, telehealth, payments, billing.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSmall Practice
RXNT logo
RXNT
★★★★★★★★★★4.3Read reviews (498)

Affordable cloud EHR, e-prescribing and billing.

Cloud-BasedSmall Practice
Compulink logo
Compulink
★★★★★★★★★★4.1Read reviews (281)

Specialty EHR with strong eye-care and derm modules.

Specialty-SpecificAll-in-One
Canvas Medical logo
Canvas Medical
★★★★★★★★★★4.6Read reviews (14)

Developer-friendly EHR for modern primary care.

Cloud-BasedSmall Practice
Harris CareTracker logo
Harris CareTracker
★★★★★★★★★★3.3Read reviews (16)

Cloud EHR, practice management and revenue cycle platform for independent specialty practices, with immunotherapy scheduling and specialty CPT code libraries.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSmall Practice
Praxis EMR logo
Praxis EMR
★★★★★★★★★★4.9Read reviews (215)

Template-free, AI-driven concept processing EHR.

Specialty-SpecificCloud-Based
Waystar logo
Waystar
★★★★★★★★★★4.4Read reviews (207)

Standalone revenue cycle platform — claims, eligibility, remittance, and patient payments — that connects to most major EHRs.

Cloud-BasedEnterpriseMedical Billing
Greenway Health logo
Greenway Health
★★★★★★★★★★4.2Read reviews (102)

Integrated EHR and revenue services for ambulatory care.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-One
NextGen Healthcare logo
NextGen Healthcare
★★★★★★★★★★4.0Read reviews (1,281)

Ambulatory EHR with deep specialty templates.

Cloud-BasedSpecialty-Specific
DrChrono logo
DrChrono
★★★★★★★★★★3.9Read reviews (490)

iPad-first EHR popular with small and mobile practices.

Cloud-BasedSmall PracticeSpecialty-Specific
Tebra logo
Tebra
formerly Kareo
★★★★★★★★★★3.9Read reviews (1,368)

All-in-one practice management + EHR for independent practices (Kareo and PatientPop combined).

Cloud-BasedSmall PracticeAll-in-One
athenahealth logo
athenahealth
★★★★★★★★★★3.8Read reviews (911)

Cloud-native EHR + RCM with strong billing automation.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSmall Practice
Practice Fusion logo
Practice Fusion
★★★★★★★★★★3.7Read reviews (439)

Affordable cloud EHR for small ambulatory practices.

Cloud-BasedSmall Practice
AdvancedMD logo
AdvancedMD
★★★★★★★★★★3.6Read reviews (468)

Unified EHR, PM and billing suite.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSmall Practice
CareCloud logo
CareCloud
★★★★★★★★★★3.6Read reviews (112)

Cloud EHR and RCM with a modern interface.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-OneSmall Practice
ChartLogic logo
ChartLogic
★★★★★★★★★★3.8Read reviews (64)

Surgical-specialty EHR with voice-driven charting.

Specialty-SpecificOn-Premise
eClinicalWorks logo
eClinicalWorks
★★★★★★★★★★3.3Read reviews (396)

Widely adopted ambulatory EHR with telehealth and patient engagement.

Cloud-BasedAll-in-One
Allscripts (Veradigm) logo
Allscripts (Veradigm)
★★★★★★★★★★3.5Read reviews (66)

Connected EHR and data platform for practices and health systems.

Cloud-BasedEnterprise
Veradigm Practice logo
Veradigm Practice
★★★★★★★★★★3.5Read reviews (66)

Practice-focused ambulatory EHR.

Cloud-Based
Epic logo
Epic
★★★★★★★★★★4.4Read reviews (453)

Enterprise EHR favored by large hospital systems and academic medical centers.

EnterpriseAll-in-OneCloud-Based
Oracle Health (Cerner) logo
Oracle Health (Cerner)
★★★★★★★★★★3.8Read reviews (160)

Enterprise-grade EHR with broad acute and ambulatory coverage.

EnterpriseAll-in-OneCloud-Based

Psychiatry EMR software — FAQs

What features should a Psychiatry EMR have?

For a psychiatry practice, prioritize psychiatric notes and medication management, e-prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), and telehealth and measurement-based care — plus ONC/CEHRT certification, e-prescribing, and a patient portal. Confirm the vendor will sign a BAA and supports the billing codes your visit mix depends on.

How much does a Psychiatry EMR cost?

Cloud psychiatry EMRs typically run about $200–$700 per provider per month, and many small practices land around $110–$425 all-in. Expect a one-time setup and data-migration fee of roughly $2,000–$10,000, plus add-ons like controlled-substance e-prescribing, telehealth, and lab interfaces.

What's the best EMR for a small or solo Psychiatry practice?

Smaller psychiatry practices usually do best with a cloud-based, all-in-one system that bundles scheduling, charting, and billing at a predictable per-provider price. Use the practice-size filter on our vendor list to see systems built for 1–5 providers, or get a free shortlist matched to your size.

Should a Psychiatry practice choose cloud or on-premise?

Most psychiatry practices now choose cloud-based EMRs for the lower upfront cost, automatic updates, and anywhere access, with the vendor handling security and backups. On-premise still appeals to some larger groups that want full control of their servers, but it carries higher IT and maintenance costs.

How long does it take to switch to a new Psychiatry EMR?

A typical psychiatry EMR switch runs about 60–120 days end to end — selection, data migration, system build, staff training, and a deliberate go-live. Plan for a short productivity dip in the first few weeks and keep your old system reachable for claims still in flight.

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