Psychiatrist

The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, Comprehensive Health Division, is responsible for providing necessary medical, dental and mental health care to a population of 30,000 offenders housed in 55 facilities across the state.

Job Quick Facts

• Ref#: BD-878-49

• Profession: Physician (MD)

• Specialty: Psychiatry

• Job Type: Contract

• Location: Raleigh, NC

• Coverage Type: Onsite

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Facility Type: Correctional

• Shift Schedule: 5 days per week. Monday - Friday. (8:30am - 5pm) 30min lunch break. No Call.

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Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.

• Completed an ACGME approved training program in psychiatry

• DEA certification

• BLS/ACLS certification

• Prior experience in correctional, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings

Responsibilities

• Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations.

• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medication.

• Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications.

• Provide crisis intervention as needed.

• Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner.

• Accept obligations of scheduled assignments and perform all other duties as requested by the facility.