Psychiatrist Medical Director

About the position

Carolina Behavioral Care, part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Psychiatrist - MD or DO to join our team in South Asheville, NC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical services to patients in the form of psychosocial assessments, individual, family and group treatment
• Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
• Collaborates as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
• Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Clear and active Psychiatrist License (MD/DO) in the state of North Carolina
• Board Certified or certification pending
• Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
• Can commute to the location at least 3 days each week

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
• Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
• Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution