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Pays from $108/hr — Psychiatrist market median is ~$338k (41 jobs) · Above average in Psychiatry for work-life (7.9/10, vs 1,607 in this specialty)

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UnitedHealth Group

Asheville, North Carolina

Psychiatrist Per Diem

Psychiatry Above average in PsychiatryPer Diem
Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Per diem psychiatrist in Asheville, NC. $108-189/hr. Outpatient behavioral health. Comprehensive benefits package. Flexible scheduling.

Join UnitedHealth Group as a Psychiatrist Per Diem in Asheville, North Carolina. Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatrist - Per Diem to join our team in Asheville, NC. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

  • As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population.
  • Deliver individual and group psychotherapy sessions, employing various therapeutic modalities tailored to each patient's needs.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic medical records and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Clear, active and unrestricted Physician license (MD/DO) in the state of practice.
  • Board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or eligible for board certification.
  • Active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration.
  • 2+ years of clinical experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: Pay rate08.17 - Pay rate89.18/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with UnitedHealth Group in Asheville, North Carolina.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

PsychiatryMental health diagnosisPsychotherapyMedication managementElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationEvidence-based screeningSubstance addiction treatmentPatient educationGroup therapyTreatment planningCredentialingAthena RMSMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.9/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 41 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Incentive and Recognition Programs
Equity Stock Purchase
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