Psychiatrist (Part-Time, 12 hrs/week)

Psychiatrist Position

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health challenges and disabilities?

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is to empower individuals and strengthen the communities we serve. We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Psychiatrist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) in Dunn, NC 12 hours per week.

Your expertise will help individuals achieve stability, recovery, and independence in the community they call home.

Your role in our mission

As the ACT Team Psychiatrist, you will be a clinical leader providing essential psychiatric care for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use challenges. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver person-centered, community-based services that create lasting impact.

In this role, you will:

Clinical services

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and medication management
• Deliver outpatient psychotherapy in community settings
• Utilize evidence-based and emerging best practices in psychiatric care

Integrated, whole-person care

• Ensure coordination between mental health, substance use, and primary healthcare services
• Consult with primary care providers to support comprehensive health needs
• Guide and support ACT team members in clinical decision-making

Your work directly contributes to stability, recovery, and improved quality of life for those who need it most.

Why join us?

At Easterseals PORT Health, you will be part of a highly collaborative, mission-driven team that values excellence, compassion, and innovation.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven impact: Deliver psychiatric care where it matters most in the community
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside therapists, nurses, peer supports, and behavioral health specialists
• Flexibility: Enjoy a part-time, 12-hour weekly schedule that supports work-life balance
• Community engagement: Participate in holistic, wraparound care that transforms lives

Your expertise will be supported and appreciated every step of the way.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a physician committed to client-centered care and comfortable working in diverse community settings.

Required qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) with an active, unrestricted NC license
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (ASAM certification or eligibility preferred)
• 5+ years experience treating individuals with mental illness
• Expertise in treating serious mental illness, including:
• Schizophrenia
• Schizoaffective Disorder
• Bipolar I Disorder with Psychosis

A heart for community-based care and a commitment to recovery-centered practice are essential.

Ready to apply?

Join a team where work isn't just a job it's a purpose. Your psychiatric expertise can change lives.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate provider of disability, mental health, and addiction services. Our 2,600-member team delivers over 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 individuals across 11,000 home, facility, and community locations in North Carolina and Virginia.

We are proud to be an IDEAL organization Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!