Psychiatrist

The North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, Comprehensive Health Division, is responsible for providing necessary medical, dental and mental health care to a population of 30,000 offenders housed in 55 facilities across the state. Job Quick Facts • Ref#: BD-878-49 • Profession: Physician (MD) • Specialty: Psychiatry • Job Type: Contract • Location: Raleigh, NC • Coverage Type: Onsite • Service Setting: Inpatient • Facility Type: Correctional • Shift Schedule: 5 days per week. Monday - Friday. (8:30am - 5pm) 30min lunch break. No Call. Requirements • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school. • Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry. • Completed an ACGME approved training program in psychiatry • DEA certification • BLS/ACLS certification • Prior experience in correctional, forensic, or inpatient psychiatric settings Responsibilities • Assess and screen patients by conducting psychiatric evaluations. • Develop treatment plans and prescribe medication. • Monitor patients to determine efficacy and potential side effects of medications. • Provide crisis intervention as needed. • Complete all necessary clinical documentation in an accurate and timely manner. • Accept obligations of scheduled assignments and perform all other duties as requested by the facility.