Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to be part of our Behavioral Health team in Rutherford County. 

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Work Schedules Considered
• Needs Accommodations Programs
• Mental Health Resources
• Telework Opportunities Considered

What You'll Do:

The Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing and treating patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders. Responsibilities include:

• Position is to provide ACTT psychiatric services and oversight for our team that serves Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties.

• Analyze and evaluate patient data and tests or examination findings to diagnose nature and extent of behavioral health disorder.

• Prescribe, direct, and administer psychotherapeutic treatments or medications to treat behavioral health, emotional, or behavioral disorders.

• Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patient to provide information on general physical condition and behavioral health disorder.

• Advise and inform guardians, relatives, and significant others of patients' conditions and treatment.

• Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments.

• Collaborate with other behavioral health professionals to discuss individual patient treatment plans and progress. 

• Maintain patient information and records, including social and medical history obtained from patients, relatives and other professionals.

• Counsel outpatient appointments during office visits.

• Serve on committees to promote and maintain community behavioral health services and delivery systems.

• Act as a Collaborating Provider for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners.

• Responsible for understanding and following the BRCHS-Meridian Performance Improvement Plan and established safety policies and procedures.

• Responsible for understanding and participating in all aspects of the BRCHS-Meridian Corporate Compliance Program.

• Builds a positive work environment by working cooperatively within department and with other areas through teamwork, interpersonal skills, and personal improvement/initiative.

What We're Looking For:

• Medical degree from an accredited University.
• Board certification in psychiatry.
• Five years of clinical practice experience.
• Currently licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.