Psychiatrist ( Contractor)

Description

Are you a Psychiatrist looking for a change of pace and a place where your work truly matters? Come join us at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina—just minutes from Fayetteville, a growing city with a laid-back vibe, affordable living, and southern hospitality at its best. Whether you enjoy hiking in the nearby Uwharrie National Forest, weekend trips to the beach, or exploring local cafes and farmers markets, this area has something for everyone. This Full-Time 1099 Contract / Locum Tenens role offers the chance to support the mental health of our military community in a stable, Monday–Friday outpatient setting. 

Learn more about the facility here: https://womack.tricare.mil/

• 8-hour shifts 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday
• Full-Time Hours
• Up to 1-year contract with potential for extension
• Outpatient Psychiatry experience required
•  3+ years of experience preferred
• Previous Military or Government healthcare experience preferred
• Prior Locum Tenens experience preferred
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry required 
• Must hold active NC state medical license 
• DEA license required
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• BLS certification required
  
  Learn more about the facility here: https://womack.tricare.mil/

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, ongoing psychotherapy, and medication management. 
• See an average of 10 patients per day in an outpatient setting (visit load may vary depending on session lengths). 
• Collaborate with other medical professionals and support staff to ensure high-quality patient care. 
• Maintain detailed and timely electronic medical records. 
• Comply with all clinical and administrative procedures as required by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy with completed internship and psychiatric residency in a U.S. ACGME-accredited program. 
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (must become Board Certified within 2 years of hire). 
• Active, unrestricted medical license to practice in North Carolina. 
• Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting. 
• Must have BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (must provide front and back of the card). 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to read, write, and speak English proficiently. 
• Must meet Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements independently (non-reimbursable by the government).  

Additional Duties:

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

Indian Preference Exercised:

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

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Requirements

 Requirements:

Active, Unrestricted Medical License — Must hold a current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina

Board Certification/Eligibility — Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible through the American Board of Psychiatry

Active DEA Registration — Required to prescribe controlled substances.

Certifications — Must have current certifications in:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Citizenship — Must be a U.S. citizen living primarily within the United States.

Experience — A minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience is required.

Credentialing — Must complete all credentialing requirements within 10 days of offer acceptance.

Federal Security Clearance — Must be willing and able to complete and pass the federal security clearance process.

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