Psychiatrist – Part Time

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs

401K retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Diversity events and employee groups

Job summary

Coastal Horizons Center, Inc. is seeking a board-certified psychiatrist to provide outpatient services in Wilmington, NC. The role focuses on evaluations, medication management, and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

The position requires NC license, MD/DO, active DEA, and preference for dual board certification in Child/Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry. On-call availability and commitment to quality care are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the state of North Carolina as an MD or DO.
• Preference for double board certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry.
• Active DEA license.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and substance use treatment in an outpatient clinic.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments.
• Develop assessment, diagnosis and treatment plans per regulations.
• Prescribe medications and manage pharmacotherapy.
• Provide medication management and injectables as needed.
• Counsel patients on medication benefits/risks.
• Order and interpret labs; document findings and plan.
• Respond to emergencies; be on-call when appropriate.
• Collaborate with medical and treatment teams to meet patient needs.
• Complete medical records promptly (assessments, plans, progress notes, billing).
• Refer patients to other providers when needed.
• Engage guardians and family as clinically appropriate.
• Return calls/emails promptly (within 24 hours).
• Make independent decisions based on national guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Psychiatric evaluation

Crisis management

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO

North Carolina medical license

DEA license

Double board: Child/Adolescent + Adult Psychiatry

Job description

Basic Qualifications, Certifications, Education, and Experience

Licensed by the state of North Carolina as an MD or DO

Preference for double board certification in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry and Adult Psychiatry

Active DEA license

Position Highlights

Provide psychiatric and substance use treatment services to patients in an outpatient clinic setting during scheduled hours.

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and risk assessments for individuals referred for services.

Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plans in accordance with all federal and state statutes, regulations and protocols regulating the profession.

Prescribe, recommend, and/or discontinue medications and treatments to treat mental, emotional, behavioral disorders in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

Provide medication management for patients on medication and intermittent reassessment (as needed) for those assessed (but not on medication). Medication provision may include the direct delivery of injectables.

Counsel patients during appointments on medication benefits and risks.

Order, interpret, and evaluate labs to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs. Record findings, and formulate plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.

Respond to client emergencies and be accessible to crisis on-call clinicians when appropriate.

Collaborate with Chief Medical Officer, administrative supervisors, nursing staff, medical assistants, therapist, and other treatment team members to ensure patient needs are met.

Responsible for timely and accurate completion of medical records documentation, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures, and billing entries.

May refer patients to other medical providers for consultation or specialized care for treatment.

Collaborate with guardians, relatives, and significant others on patient’s conditions and treatment when clinically appropriate.

Return calls, emails, and messages promptly (within 24 hours of receipt or sooner if clinically necessary).

Responsible for making independent decisions based on protocols developed utilizing national guidelines and standards of care for treatment interventions.

Regularly participate in case staffings with advanced practitioners as well as interdisciplinary treatment team members.

Actively participate in all agency and department education, training, and in-services.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Educational loan repayment programs & Career growth

Retirement savings plan/401K

Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays

Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

EEO STATEMENT

Coastal Horizons is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.