About this opportunity
Wellpath lists this Psychiatrist Opportunity – 8 Hours Weekly opportunity in asheville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Psychiatrist Opportunity – 8 Hours Weekly
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work–life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
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Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
How you make a difference
The Psychiatrist provides comprehensive psychiatric care to incarcerated patients while supporting mental health and healthcare staff through clinical consultation. This role delivers direct psychiatric services in alignment with professional standards and organizational guidelines. The position collaborates closely with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent and effective psychiatric care. The Psychiatrist supports continuity of care through treatment planning, follow‑up, and coordination with mental health services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow‑up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
Monitor psychotropic medications for effectiveness and side effects and adjust treatment as clinically indicated.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership and care teams to ensure uniform psychiatric and mental health services.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on‑call services.
Support referrals, transfers, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration with mental health and medical staff.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university with specialty training in psychiatry.
Experience
Experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
Experience providing psychiatric services to an adolescent population preferred for youth facility clinical assignments.
Corrections experience preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of practice.
Board‑certified or board‑eligible in psychiatry.
Current DEA registration (unless CPO determines it as optional).
Current BLS certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Worksite address
asheville, NC, 28814, US
Who can apply
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