Overnight Telehealth Psychiatrist - NC

About the role

MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long‑term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. The organization partners with healthcare organizations to deliver top‑tier, end‑to‑end behavioral health solutions that integrate evidence‑based care pathways, advanced technology, and exceptional providers. Committed to enhancing mental health care accessibility and efficacy through innovative solutions and strong partnerships, MindCare ensures high‑quality, patient‑centered care to improve community health and well‑being. The Overnight Telehealth Psychiatrist role provides remote psychiatric care for North Carolina‑licensed physicians (FL and TX preferred or compact license) working 12‑hour shifts from 7 pm to 7 am.

Responsibilities

• Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license; (additional FL and TX preferred).
• The Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations for patients presenting in the Emergency Department (ED), perform psychiatric admission evaluations, and diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health disorders in an acute care hospital setting.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications ensuring that treatment plans are effective and adjusted as needed.
• The psychiatrist will create individualized treatment plans that include medication management, psychotherapy, and other interventions.
• Chart audits, peer review, meetings, provider management, etc.
• The psychiatrist will maintain up to date medical records, ensuring compliance with facility policies, state regulations, and standards of care.
• Maintain and monitor confidentiality of patients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of patients to verify that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
• The psychiatrist will work closely with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and staff to provide integrated and coordinated care.
• Provide immediate psychiatric care in crisis situations, such as suicide attempts or acute psychiatric episodes, and work to prevent incidents through proactive mental health management.
• Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.

Qualifications

• Psychiatrist must hold an active North Carolina (NC) medical license.
• 2 years of inpatient experience (trauma experience required).
• Board Certified or Eligible (within 1 year of residency completion) in Psychiatry.
• Valid and unrestricted DEA.
• Must be proficient in using Telemedicine technologies to treat patients remotely.
• Open to PMHNP collaboration (preferred).

Benefits

• Contingent On F/T W2 Employment
• Clinician-first mentality
• Competitive Salary
• Malpractice Coverage
• Full Health & Wellness Benefits
• HSA/FSA
• 401k with 4% match
• Disability Life/ Ad&D
• Positive/Motivated Culture
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Flextime
• PTO

Schedule

12 hour shifts available, 7pm-7am