We are seeking a compassionate, patient-centered Board Eligible or Board Certified Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care on our 28-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit. Our unit serves individuals with a broad spectrum of mental health conditions, offering a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment. This position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule, promoting work-life balance while allowing for continuity of care. The ideal candidate will be committed to our mission of transforming mental health care delivery—placing patient autonomy, dignity, and holistic healing at the center of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and daily rounds on patients.
Develop comprehensive treatment plans in collaboration with nurses, social workers, and other team members.
Participate in treatment team meetings, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary case conferences.
Provide supervision or consultation to other staff as needed.
Offers opportunity to teach medical students
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
Completion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry.
Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry.
Licensed to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina
DEA certification and the ability to prescribe controlled substances.
Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred, but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE
Licensure
Licensed Medical Physician Required Education
Doctorate Medicine Required Experience
Fellowship/Internship/Residency - Related Area Required
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ...workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.