Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Central North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as an ACT company specializing in residential treatment services. This organization focuses on providing comprehensive psychiatric care in a residential setting with dedicated support staff and modern treatment protocols.

About the facility location

North Carolina features diverse attractions ranging from natural wonders like Linville Caverns and the Blue Ridge Parkway to cultural destinations including the Mint Museum of Art and Discovery Place Science. The region offers both mountain experiences and coastal adventures, with popular venues including major entertainment facilities, university campuses, and outdoor recreation areas that showcase the state's varied landscape.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide ACT services in a residential treatment setting, conducting daily rounds on 3-5 patients. Board certification is required for this position with negotiable call requirements. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric care including evaluations, treatment planning, and medication management in an outpatient residential facility setting.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 17
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift hours: Part time (20 hours)
• Cases treated: Residential treatment patients requiring ACT services
• Average length of stay: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Census: Not applicable for outpatient setting
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Integrated within daily patient rounding
• Initial evaluation time: Standard evaluation protocols