Adult Inpatient Psychiatry Opportunity in Greenville, NC

Location

Greenville, NC – ECU Health / Brody School of Medicine (BSOM). The new ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital is a 144‑bed inpatient facility that opened in January 2026.

About the Role

ECU Health Physicians and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine are seeking fellowship‑trained, board‑eligible/board‑certified (BE/BC) Adult Psychiatrists to provide inpatient care at the ECU Health Behavioral Health Hospital. New graduates and candidates requiring J‑1 or H‑1B visas are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care, including consults in the emergency department and on the inpatient floor.
• Conduct consults and telepsychiatry services for all regional behavioral health units.
• Participate in teaching medical students and/or residents.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, if desired.
• Collaborate with a referral network covering 29 counties and a population of approximately 1.4 million.

Qualifications

• MD or DO, fellowship‑trained in Adult Psychiatry.
• Board‑eligible or board‑certified (BE/BC) in Adult Psychiatry.
• Eligible for J‑1 or H‑1B visa sponsorship.
• Full‑time employment status.

Schedule

Typical hours are 8 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional call duties.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Administrative stipend.
• Relocation assistance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Malpractice/tail coverage.
• 401(k) matching / 457 plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Potential eligibility for loan repayment programs (North Carolina Medical Society, North Carolina Office of Rural Health).
• Possibility of sign‑on bonus, income guarantees, and residency/fellowship paid commitment stipends.

Community Highlights

Greenville offers an affordable cost of living, mild winters, and close proximity to the North Carolina coast. The city is a cultural, educational, and medical hub with a vibrant university community (East Carolina University) and numerous recreational opportunities, including parks, waterways, and easy access to the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast.