Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - Weekend/Holiday Coverage
MindCare Solutions is a leading provider of behavioral health services supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long term care centers and a variety of other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver best-in-class, end- to-end behavioral health solutions that combine evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and high-quality providers. Our organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Schedule: P/T or PRN
Compensation: hourly, per encounter or shift rates available
Location: telehealth - NC licensed required or compact license (PSYPACT).
Responsibilities:
- Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license or compact license PSYPACT.
- The Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients presenting in the Emergency Department (ED), perform psychiatric admission evaluations, and diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders in an acute care hospital setting.
- Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed
- The psychiatrist will create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions.
- Chart audits, peer review, meetings, provider management, etc.
- The psychiatrist will maintain up to date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of patients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of patients to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- The psychiatrist will work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
- Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management
- Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
Qualifications:
- Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license.
- Inpatient experience (trauma experience required)
- Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry
- Valid and unrestricted DEA
- Must be proficient in using Telemedicine technologies to treat patients remotely
- Open to PMHNP collaboration (preferred)
About MindCare Solutions
MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings.
We partner with healthcare organizations to deliver top-tier, end-to-end behavioral health solutions, integrating evidence-based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Our organization is committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, ensuring that high-quality, patient-centered care is delivered to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.