Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed at Inpatient Facility in Asheville, North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This mental health and wellness facility specializes in providing comprehensive inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents. The facility operates with established protocols for managing acute psychiatric conditions and maintains appropriate staffing levels to support quality patient care delivery. The organization focuses on intensive psychiatric treatment for pediatric populations requiring inpatient intervention and stabilization.

About the facility location

Asheville offers diverse attractions including the Biltmore Estate, The North Carolina Arboretum, and the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing opportunities for nature tours, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives. The River Arts District and Grove Arcade provide cultural experiences, while Pack Square Park serves as a central gathering space. Outdoor activities encompass hiking trails and waterfall exploration, complemented by indoor attractions such as the Pinball Museum and Folk Art Center.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive psychiatric care for children and adolescents in an inpatient setting working 10-hour shifts in a mostly 7 on/7 off schedule. Responsibilities include managing psychiatric consultations from Emergency Department admissions and providing 24-hour call coverage for a portion of the week. The position involves intensive work with child and adolescent patients requiring psychiatric evaluation and treatment, with no callback requirements after leaving the facility. The clinician will collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes in this demanding inpatient environment.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 18
• Support staff: One practice manager for the group, hospital staff, Techs, nurses and social workers.
• Patient population: Children
• Call ratio/schedule: call coverage likely for a portion of the week.
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Full time (40 hours)
• Cases treated: Emergency Department admissions requiring psychiatric consultation
• Average length of stay: Variable
• Census: Variable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Not applicable
• Initial evaluation time: Not applicable