Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Coverage at Outpatient Facility in North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This ACT facility provides comprehensive in-home psychiatric treatment services for patients requiring community-based mental health care. The organization maintains established protocols for delivering effective psychiatric care directly in patients' homes throughout the community.

About the facility location

This North Carolina area features notable attractions including the Biltmore Estate, The North Carolina Arboretum, and Lake Norman, which offers lakeside activities for families. Visitors can access entertainment venues such as Harrah's Cherokee Casino, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and Spectrum Center, along with educational institutions like Duke University. The region provides outdoor recreation opportunities through nature tours and theme parks, with seasonal events and festivals occurring throughout the year.

About the clinician's workday

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive in-home psychiatric care for patients requiring ACT services during part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans, and managing medications for patients in their homes throughout the day following morning team meetings. The clinician will maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with facility staff to ensure effective care delivery with no call requirements.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes
• Shift hours: Part time (24 hours)
• Cases treated: Community-based psychiatric conditions requiring in-home treatment
• Average length of stay: Not applicable
• Census: Not applicable
• Med checks/follow-up per day: Variable
• Initial evaluation time: Variable