Weekends/Holidays Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC - P/T or PRN

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)