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.