Psychiatrist - ACT Team

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!

At Monarch, we work together to provide life‑changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment – a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find e, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full‑time and part‑time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

SIGN ON BONUS:

• $10,000 ($4,000 upon hire; $3,000 after 6 months of employment; $3,000 after 12 months of employment)

Monarch is searching for a Psychiatrist to join our Assertive Community Treatment Team in Charlotte, NC traveling to the homes of the people we serve. Full‑time position offering 35 hours per week. Flexible schedule with option to work up to 10 hours per day. This position is 100% onsite, with no option of remote work.

The primary responsibilities of the Assertive Community Treatment Team Psychiatrist are to evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe medications for people we support diagnosed with mental disorders to enhance the quality of life through services that enables them to achieve their personal dreams and goals and be integrated into the community with the greatest possible degree of self‑determination and independence.

• Assess individuals served by the Assertive Community Treatment Team for mental health disorders and make an appropriate DSM diagnosis(es).
• Ensure that services are delivered in a medically appropriate manner and care provided follows with service definitions and best practices.
• Review past treatments, evaluations, and other relevant information in order to develop an appropriate diagnosis and person‑centered plans and screen referrals in coordination with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team members.
• Prescribe medication when appropriate.
• Request diagnostic lab work when appropriate.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and records which are necessary in the daily work of psychiatry in a timely manner. This may include the use of an Electronic Health Records system (EHR).
• Provide education to individuals to aid in understanding their diagnosis(es) and recommend appropriate treatment. Involve/educate family members and other supports in treatment when appropriate.
• Encourage individuals to participate in mental health therapy when appropriate.
• Collaborate, coordinate, and consult with other providers such as counselors, psychologists, social workers, and medical staff of other local providers, including but not limited to state hospitals, local hospitals, other community agencies, primary health care providers, CCNC, public health departments, federally qualified health clinics in order to discuss treatment plans, progress in services and where appropriate, the medical aspects of the person being supported and the implications for their physical health care needs.
• Participate in staffing of complex or high‑risk individuals with other program staff.
• Provide clinical supervision of all assigned physician assistants and nurse practitioners who will be added to his/her North Carolina medical license as the collaborating physician.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required. Maintain certification in all agency, state and federal training requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures, as well as service definitions related to specific program areas.
• Follow service definition guidelines for services being provided.
• Complete all other relevant responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Driving and travel may be required.
• Meet regularly with the other Assertive Community Treatment Team…