Psychiatrist with Child/Adolescent Experience - Full or Part Time

BE/BC Psychiatrist with Child/Adolescent Experience

Monarch is searching for a BE/BC Psychiatrist with Child/Adolescent experience for our new facility opening in June 2026 in Concord, NC, just north of Charlotte, in Cabarrus County. Choice of Full or Part Time. 20 hours available with the PRTF, and another 20 hours available with the FBC. The ideal candidate will be a Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, or a General Psychiatrist with additional experience treating children/adolescents. Anyone with additional training and experience in Addiction Medicine is a plus. There is a strong preference for someone who can work onsite until the program is up and running efficiently, then a hybrid model of both onsite and remote can be considered.

The Stephen M. Morris Behavioral Health Center is a 60,000 sf, 72 patient 24-hour Tier 4 facility, with a Pharmacy, and a Learning Kitchen for the PRTF. The new facility will have a 24 bed PRTF for Adolescents, a 16 bed FBC for Adolescents, and a Behavioral Health Urgent Care offering services to both Adolescents and Adults. The primary responsibilities of the Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist, Crisis Services are to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for people we support, including children and adolescents diagnosed with mental disorders to enhance the quality of life through services that enable them to achieve their personal dreams and goals.

What You'll Do:

• Assess individuals for mental health disorders and make appropriate DSM diagnoses. Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided is in compliance with service definitions and best practices.
• Review past treatments, evaluations, and other relevant information in order to develop an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Prescribe medication or other appropriate treatments including but not limited to psychotherapy, or referrals to other services like ECT/TMS/Vagus Nerve Stimulation, etc.
• Request diagnostic lab work when appropriate.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and records which are necessary in the daily work of psychiatry in a timely manner. This may include the use of an Electronic Health Records (EHR) system.
• Provide education to individuals to aid in understanding their diagnoses and recommend appropriate treatment. Involve/educate family members and other supports in treatment when appropriate. Encourage individuals to participate in mental health therapy when appropriate.
• Collaborate, coordinate and consult with other providers such as counselors, psychologists, social workers and medical staff of other local providers, including but not limited to state hospitals, local hospitals, other community agencies, primary healthcare providers, CCNC, public Health Departments, Federally Qualified Health Clinics in order to discuss treatment plans, progress in services and where appropriate, the medical aspects of the person being supported and the implications for their physical healthcare needs.
• Participate in staffing of complex or high-risk individuals with other program staff.
• Provide clinical supervision of all assigned physician assistants and nurse practitioners who will be added to his/her North Carolina medical license as the collaborating physician.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.

We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits packageand what matters most to youduring the interview process.