Physician Psychiatry - Competitive Salary

Job Description

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Perinatal / Reproductive Psychiatrist to join an academic behavioral health program in eastern North Carolina. This position offers a balanced mix of clinical care, teaching, and scholarly activity, supporting prenatal and perinatal behavioral health services within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.


Position Details
Job Type: Permanent
Specialty: Perinatal / Reproductive Psychiatry
Setting: Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Call: Phone-only call coverage for nights and weekends (residents take first call)
Academic Appointment: Available


Clinical Responsibilities
Inpatient Services:
Consult services for Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery, and Behavioral Health units
Collaboration with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams
Outpatient Services:
Prenatal and perinatal psychiatric care
Behavioral health clinic coverage
OB/GYN clinic collaboration


This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a growing multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including addiction-trained OB/GYN liaisons and collaborative care providers.


Program Highlights
Newly opened behavioral health hospital facility (2025)
Academic teaching environment
Strong collaboration across behavioral health and women’s health services
Multidisciplinary care model
Large regional referral network
Physician-led health system environment


Candidate Requirements
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist
Completion of Psychiatry or OB/GYN residency
Fellowship training in Perinatal or Reproductive Psychiatry
Eligible for North Carolina medical licensure
Interest in academic medicine and collaborative care


Compensation & Benefits
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package including:
Administrative stipend
Relocation assistance
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Malpractice coverage with tail
Retirement plans (401k / 457 options)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Potential eligibility for loan repayment programs


About the Community
Eastern North Carolina offers an excellent work-life balance with a mild climate, affordable cost of living, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to the North Carolina coast. The region combines university-community amenities with outdoor recreation and coastal living.


About TinkBird Healthcare Staffing
TinkBird is a comprehensive healthcare recruiting and job placement firm for locum tenens and permanent medical placements. Serving nationwide, we focus on providing quality matches, superior customer service with full transparency, and a hassle-free medical staffing experience to both providers and healthcare facilities.


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