Psychiatrist

Psychiatrist
Greater Asheville Area, NC

We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Psychiatrist for a great opportunity in the Greater Asheville,NC area. The ideal candidate will possess 1 year of current experience working in a clinical setting and have 1 year of experience working in a behavioral health environment.

About Our Client:

As one of the largest networks of community health centers in our area, the organization offers a wide variety of healthcare services to meet the needs of our community, with four medical locations and a dental center. We have a team of dedicated and compassionate providers and staff members who focus on caring for the whole patient, regardless of their ability to pay. We bring care and wellness to more than 10,000 patients annually and have been committed to community-based rural health since 1947.

Rewards of the Psychiatrist

• Sign-on Bonus offered
• Medical, Dental & Vision Health insurance
• 401k, paid holidays, & paid time off “PTO”
• Family atmosphere
• Service driven organization
• Live and Breath mission statement
• Put values into action

Responsibilities of the Psychiatrist

• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of training, capabilities, and license criteria as a health care provider.
• Provide evaluation, psychoeducation, and medication management through a collaborative approach with other members of the care team and family members when appropriate and at any location identified in the WeCare2, MCHP, scope of practice.
• Monitor metabolic problems related to anti-psychotic medications and chronic mental illness routinely.
• Provide treatment planning and/or written approval of treatment plans as appropriate in those cases where third-party payers require a physician’s approval.

Requirements of Psychiatrist

• 1 year of experience working within a psychiatry or behavioral health clinical environment is required.
• M.D. is required
• Board certification in Psychiatry is required
• DEA certification is required upon hire.
• Knowledge of First Episode Psychosis patient presentations, appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and treatment planning.