Job description
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.