We are seeking a dedicated Supervising Psychiatrist to lead and oversee care teams across three critical departments: Urgent Care (UC), FBC (Facility-Based Crisis), and Outpatient Clinic (OP Clinic). This role emphasizes supervision and assistance with complex cases, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision: Oversee clinical teams in UC, FBC, and OP Clinic, focusing on complex cases and ensuring effective patient management.
• Patient Management: While direct patient coverage is limited, the psychiatrist is responsible for the overall management of patient care across departments.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), residents, and therapists, providing guidance and support.

Department Details

• Urgent Care (UC):
  • Daily patient volume: 20-30, with 6-8 in observation.
  • Staffed by two APPs managing patient coverage.
• Facility-Based Crisis (FBC):
  • 16-bed unit with an average daily census (ADC) of 5-6.
  • Residents cover the unit 80% of the time.
• Outpatient Clinic (OP Clinic):
  • Staffed with therapists and residents requiring supervision.

Job Details

• Support Staff: Includes 3 APPs in UC/obs unit, either an APP or resident in FBC, and an APP in each ED (MC and WL).
• Coverage Type: Scheduled, no call.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with no weekend shifts.
• Patient Age Group: Patients aged 5 and older. Patients under 16 needing observation/FBC are referred to a different facility.

Requirements

• Board Certifications: Required in Psychiatry.
• State License: Must hold a license in North Carolina.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• DEA: Required.
• Experience: Must be comfortable triaging children and adolescents.

This position offers an opportunity to play a crucial role in supervising and enhancing the quality of mental health care services. If you are a compassionate leader with a commitment to patient-centered care, we encourage you to apply.

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