Outpatient Psychiatrist | Brand New Teaching Clinic | NC Coastal Living
Novant Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to help launch a new outpatient Psychiatry Clinic in Wilmington, opening Summer 2027. This innovative practice will expand access to high-quality behavioral health care while fostering the development of future healthcare professionals through integrated clinical education.
About the role
In this role, you will provide and supervise comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning for a diverse patient population. You will also serve as an educator and mentor, working alongside residents, medical students, and other learners in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting. We are looking for a physician who is passionate about ambulatory psychiatry, committed to excellence in education, and eager to help shape a new practice.
Opportunity Highlights
- Primarily in-person practice schedule with 5 days per week on site, divided between resident supervision, direct care for your own patient panel, teaching, and administrative time
- Occasional remote opportunities may be possible
- Interventional psychiatry opportunities including ECT and TMS
- Potential for leadership development
Responsibilities
- Outpatient clinic hours, Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Care for adult patients (18+)
- Shared on-call duty on a rotating basis with other Novant Health psychiatrists
- Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits
- Paid leave benefits
- Malpractice coverage
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Employment with Novant Health Medical Group
Pay
- Two-year salary guarantee
- Relocation allowance
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
About the organization
Novant Health Psychiatry Institute delivers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults, adolescents, and children across the Charlotte, Triad, and Coastal regions of North Carolina. The team provides expert care for depression, anxiety, psychotic disorders, suicidal ideation and behaviors, substance use disorders, and other mental health conditions. The Coastal region program includes a 62-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit, emergency department psychiatric services, and consultation-liaison psychiatry support for hospitalized medical and surgical patients. The program integrates behavioral health into primary care and specialty clinics through co-located and collaborative care models. Advanced treatment options include electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) planned as part of ongoing expansion efforts.
Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated system of 19 medical centers and more than 2,000 physicians in over 850 locations, as well as numerous outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers, and community health outreach programs. Novant Health's nearly 40,000 team members and physician partners care for patients and communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.
About the area
Discover the coastal paradise of Wilmington, NC, where everyday life feels like a vacation. Nestled along the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean, Wilmington offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with stunning beaches, waterfront dining, and charming historic districts. Enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and paddleboarding, or explore scenic nature trails and gardens. Immerse yourself in the vibrant arts and entertainment scene, from local galleries to live music venues. With excellent schools, friendly neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, Wilmington blends coastal beauty and Southern charm.
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.