Psychiatrist

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate psychiatrist to join our mental health team. As a psychiatrist, you will have a crucial role in diagnosing and treating patients with various emotional and psychological issues. Your expertise will help guide patients towards recovery, supporting them through their mental health journeys with understanding and professionalism.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in psychiatric principles and practices, with the ability to thoroughly assess patients, prescribe appropriate medications, and provide psychotherapy when necessary in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaboration is highly valued in our practice, so you will work closely with psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs.

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those struggling with mental illness in a supportive environment. We are committed to creating a workplace where our staff feel valued and empowered to use their skills to the fullest. If you are passionate about mental health and have the drive to help others achieve wellness, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment plans in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy based on best practices and evidence-based approaches.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and support for clients.
• Monitor patient progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and their families about mental health, treatment options, and coping strategies.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records in compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution.
• Current board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry.
• Valid medical license in the state of practice.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical psychiatry, including medication management and therapy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and team members.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical guidelines in all patient interactions.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Competitive Package:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Professional liability insurance provided
• Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• CME/dues allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Providers can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TPSLF) program

Where you work is as important as where you play. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western North Carolina is not only a beautiful place, but a dynamic region filled with natural resources, a variety of cultural and educational opportunities, and some of the highest quality health care in the country. Physicians and medical professionals have settled here, drawn by the exceptional beauty and quality of life in Hendersonville.

Hendersonville is unique in having the feel of small town America, yet is geographically situated within convenient driving distance of the urban areas of Asheville, NC, Greenville, SC, and only a few hours from Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. Nature is always close by with nearly twenty national, state, county and city parks, recreational areas and forests, many within of just outside the city limits of Hendersonville. Henderson County is ideally located for exploring festivals, recreational activities, historical sites, golf courses, family activities, and a variety of restaurants  with high quality public schools and private schools. 

UNC Health Pardee is a not-for-profit health care system that was founded in 1953 and is managed by UNC Health Care. It is the first hospital in the Carolinas to be accredited with the International Organization for Standardization for quality health care standards.

We are a licensed for 222 acute care beds and are the second-largest employer in Henderson County. We have several locations separate from our main campus, including a comprehensive physician practice network, multiple urgent care locations and five orthopedic clinics.