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North Carolina · Remote OK

Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - P/T or F/T

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Job Description

P/T or F/T Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC

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 F/T, flexible dayshift
  • Compensation: 1099 or W2
  • 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.
  • 2 years of 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)

Benefits Contingent on F/T W2 Employment

  • Clinician-first mentality
  • Competitive Salary
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • Full Health & Wellness Benefits
  • HSA/FSA
  • 401k with 4% match
  • Disability
  • Life/ Ad&D
  • Positive/Motivated Culture
  • Company-Paid Holidays
  • Flextime
  • PTO

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnostic EvaluationCrisis InterventionInpatient PsychiatryTrauma CareChart AuditingInterdisciplinary CollaborationPsychotropic Medication MonitoringPatient ConfidentialityTreatment Planning

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 62% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

MindCare Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 37 active listings.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - P/T or F/T at MindCare Solutions a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,864 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

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About MindCare Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice Coverage
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
HSA/FSA
401k with 4% Match
Disability
Life/AD&D