Weekends/Holidays Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - P/T or PRN

Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - Weekend/Holiday Coverage

MindCare Solutions is a leading provider of behavioral health services supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long term care centers and a variety of other clinical settings.

We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver best-in-class, end- to-end behavioral health solutions that combine evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and high-quality providers.

Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

• Schedule: P/T or PRN
• Compensation: hourly, per encounter or shift rates available
• Location: telehealth - NC licensed required or compact license (PSYPACT).

Responsibilities

Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license or compact license PSYPACT.

The Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients presenting in the Emergency Department (ED), perform psychiatric admission evaluations, and diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders in an acute care hospital setting.

Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed

The psychiatrist will create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions.

Chart audits, peer review, meetings, provider management, etc.

The psychiatrist will maintain up to date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.

Maintain and monitor confidentiality of patients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of patients to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.

The psychiatrist will work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.

Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management

Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.

Qualifications

• Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license.
• Inpatient experience (trauma experience required)
• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry
• Valid and unrestricted DEA
• Must be proficient in using Telemedicine technologies to treat patients remotely
• Open to PMHNP collaboration (preferred)