Psychiatrist | ACT Team | Flexible Part-Time Schedule | Raleigh, NC
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A community-based behavioral health organization in the Raleigh, North Carolina area is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist for a part-time contract opportunity supporting an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. This role offers scheduling flexibility, a multidisciplinary treatment environment, and the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care to individuals living with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Opportunity Highlights - Community-based Psychiatry position - ACT Team environment - Flexible schedule - 12-24 hours per week - Part-time opportunity - Multidisciplinary treatment model - No inpatient rounding - Leadership role within treatment team - Six-month contract assignment - November start date Practice Setting Providers will serve as a psychiatric leader within an established Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The ACT model delivers comprehensive, community-based behavioral healthcare services designed to support individuals with severe and persistent mental illness who require intensive treatment and care coordination. This position emphasizes collaboration, continuity of care, crisis prevention, medication management, and support for long-term recovery. Clinical Responsibilities - Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations - Diagnose and treat behavioral health conditions - Conduct medication management visits - Develop individualized treatment plans - Serve as a clinical leader within the ACT team - Consult with treatment team members regarding patient care - Collaborate with nursing, therapy, peer support, and behavioral health professionals - Support treatment planning and care coordination - Manage psychiatric medications and monitoring - Provide guidance regarding serious mental illness treatment - Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews Schedule Part-Time Opportunity - 12-24 Hours Per Week - Flexible Scheduling - Days Determined Collaboratively Ideal for: - Physicians seeking supplemental income - Semi-retired psychiatrists - Providers balancing multiple practice settings - Community psychiatry professionals seeking flexibility Patient Population Providers will work with adults experiencing: - Serious Mental Illness (SMI) - Schizophrenia - Schizoaffective Disorder - Bipolar Disorder with Psychotic Features - Major Psychiatric Disorders - Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders - Chronic Behavioral Health Conditions Care Model This position operates within an Assertive Community Treatment framework, emphasizing: - Intensive Community-Based Care - Recovery-Oriented Treatment - Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Longitudinal Patient Engagement - Crisis Prevention and Management - Holistic Behavioral Health Support Team Support Providers will collaborate closely with: - Psychiatric Nursing Staff - Licensed Therapists - Behavioral Health Professionals - Peer Support Specialists - Case Management Staff - Program Leadership The multidisciplinary team structure allows providers to focus on high-quality psychiatric care while benefiting from robust support systems. Additional Details - Start Date: November 2026 - Initial 6-Month Assignment - Potential for Extension - Community-Based Behavioral Health Setting - Clinical Leadership Opportunity - Flexible Scheduling Structure Interview Process - Initial Discussion with Recruitment Team - Virtual Teams Interview - Optional Onsite Meet-and-Greet Qualifications Required - MD or DO - Active and Unrestricted North Carolina Medical License - Board-Certified Psychiatrist - Active DEA Registration - Completion of Accredited Psychiatry Residency - Experience treating Serious Mental Illness - Experience treating patients with Psychotic Disorders - Experience managing Bipolar Disorder with Psychosis - Experience treating Co-Occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Preferred - ACT Team Experience - Community Psychiatry Background - Behavioral Health Leadership Experience - Crisis Intervention Experience - Recovery-Oriented Care Experience - Collaborative Care Experience Why Consider This Opportunity? - Flexible part-time schedule - Meaningful community psychiatry work - Strong multidisciplinary support - Leadership opportunity within the ACT model - Diverse and clinically engaging patient population - Opportunity to impact underserved behavioral health populations - Recovery-focused care environment - Collaborative treatment planning - Excellent work-life balance - Long-term assignment stability - Ability to build meaningful patient relationships Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist passionate about community psychiatry and caring for individuals with serious mental illness. Successful providers will thrive in a collaborative team environment, enjoy interdisciplinary care coordination, and have experience managing complex psychiatric conditions including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder with psychosis, and co-occurring substance use disorders. Psychiatrists with experience in community mental health, ACT programs, serious mental illness treatment, or integrated behavioral healthcare are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration for this flexible Raleigh-area opportunity.