Carolina Outreach
ACT Psychiatrist (MD)
Carolina Outreach, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Carolina Outreach, an ncgCARE partner, is one of the largest and most respected providers of community-based behavioral services in North Carolina. Serving the central and east central regions of the state, Carolina Outreach is renowned for providing service excellence to children and adults through a comprehensive program array to include evidence-based practices.
We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.
Location:
Durham and Raleigh, NC
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to SPMI clients receiving Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services including but not limited to:
medication prescription, administration, monitoring, and documentationdirecting psychopharmacological and medical servicesservice coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual's clinical status and response to treatmentsymptom assessment and management/crisis assessment and interventionindividual counseling and psychotherapy, substance use treatmentsupport services or direct assistance to ensure that individuals obtain the basic necessities of daily life and consultation to individuals' families and other major supports.The psychiatrist shall work a minimum of 16 hours per week for every 50 individuals served by the ACT team.Description of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties
Overall supervision of all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.Identifying appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.Consulting with primary healthcare providers/other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients' physical healthcare needs.Coordinating with medical staff of other providers, e.g. state and community inpatient facilities.Supervision of all other medical staff on the ACT team.Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.Provide any written documentation as required.At the discretion of team lead, supervisor, and/or management, this position may require additional duties not specifically listed above.
Experience / Licensure / Certification
The psychiatrist must be a licensed psychiatrist or physician with experience with the population served.
Each ACT team staff member must successfully participate in the DMH-approved ACTT training. An employee must become NVCI certified, and must receive training in population served and client rights/confidentiality. Employees will be required to attend orientation in the Carolina Outreach treatment model and agency policies and procedures. A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is also required. An employee must demonstrate competence to deliver ACTT services prior to service provision.
Please click this link for more information regarding our ACT Team.
ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.
ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
EEO is the Law
EEO Supplement
E-Verify
Family Medical Leave
Pay Transparency
ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.
We are committed to providing a wide array of services to effectively meet the changing needs within the community. These services include evidence-based practices, school-based and outpatient therapy, psychiatric evaluations and treatment, Community Support and substance abuse services to name a few.
Location:
Durham and Raleigh, NC
The primary purpose of this position is to provide clinical services to SPMI clients receiving Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) services including but not limited to:
medication prescription, administration, monitoring, and documentationdirecting psychopharmacological and medical servicesservice coordination, including working with the ACT team to monitor each individual's clinical status and response to treatmentsymptom assessment and management/crisis assessment and interventionindividual counseling and psychotherapy, substance use treatmentsupport services or direct assistance to ensure that individuals obtain the basic necessities of daily life and consultation to individuals' families and other major supports.The psychiatrist shall work a minimum of 16 hours per week for every 50 individuals served by the ACT team.Description of Responsibilities, Requirements, and Duties
Overall supervision of all medical/clinical aspects of the services delivered.Identifying appropriate evidence-based or emerging best practices therapies to be employed by staff in delivering services.Consulting with primary healthcare providers/other providers on the clinical aspects of the clients being served and the implications for those clients' physical healthcare needs.Coordinating with medical staff of other providers, e.g. state and community inpatient facilities.Supervision of all other medical staff on the ACT team.Assist in identifying, planning, scheduling, and implementing services for the client.Assist in the development of transition plans when clients move in and out of services.Provide any written documentation as required.At the discretion of team lead, supervisor, and/or management, this position may require additional duties not specifically listed above.
Experience / Licensure / Certification
The psychiatrist must be a licensed psychiatrist or physician with experience with the population served.
Each ACT team staff member must successfully participate in the DMH-approved ACTT training. An employee must become NVCI certified, and must receive training in population served and client rights/confidentiality. Employees will be required to attend orientation in the Carolina Outreach treatment model and agency policies and procedures. A valid driver's license and current automobile insurance is also required. An employee must demonstrate competence to deliver ACTT services prior to service provision.
Please click this link for more information regarding our ACT Team.
ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com.
ncgCARE participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with ncgCARE will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States.
ncgCARE offers excellent compensation packages including a salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
EEO is the Law
EEO Supplement
E-Verify
Family Medical Leave
Pay Transparency
ncgCARE and all partner affiliates maintain a drug-free workplace.