Job Description
Psychiatrist Position
Location: Wake County, North Carolina Contract Duration: Initial contract expected to start July 1, 2026 (multi-year, subject to renewal)
Client seeks two licensed and experienced psychiatrists to provide comprehensive psychiatric healthcare services to incarcerated individuals within its detention facilities. The psychiatrists will ensure timely psychiatric evaluations, treatment, medication management, and continuity of care from intake through release, supporting compliance with NC statutes, HIPAA, and NCCHC standards.
Key Objectives
- Deliver evidence-based psychiatric services for inmates with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders.
- Provide continuity of care through intake, incarceration, and release.
- Ensure compliance with NC statutes, HIPAA, and NCCHC standards for correctional health.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for crisis intervention, treatment plannin...