Academic Perinatal Psychiatrist - North Carolina

Academic Perinatal Psychiatrist - North Carolina

A well-established academic healthcare organization is seeking aBoard-Eligible/Board-Certified Perinatal Psychiatrist to join a growing psychiatry and behavioral health program. This position offers a balanced mix ofclinical care, teaching, and academic involvement within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Position Highlights

• Academic practice with opportunities forteaching and scholarly activity
• Combination ofinpatient and outpatient responsibilities
• Provide psychiatric care forprenatal, perinatal, and postpartum patients
• Inpatient responsibilities include consults in:
  • Emergency department
  • Labor & delivery unit
  • Behavioral health unit
• Outpatient care in bothbehavioral health and OB/GYN clinic settings
• Phone-only call coverage with resident support taking first call
• Work alongside amultidisciplinary team , including OB/GYN and behavioral health specialists
• Opportunity to contribute to program growth and service development

About the Community

This opportunity is located in amid-sized, university-centered city in eastern North Carolina , offering:

• Affordable cost of living and diverse housing options
• Access to outdoor recreation including waterways, trails, and coastal areas
• A growing arts, dining, and cultural scene
• Proximity to larger metropolitan areas and coastal destinations

Requirements

General Job Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment forperinatal and reproductive mental health conditions
• Manage patient care acrossinpatient consultative services and outpatient clinics
• Collaborate withOB/GYN providers, behavioral health teams, and other specialists
• Participate inteaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows
• Engage inclinical program development, quality improvement, and/or research initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion ofresidency training in Psychiatry or Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Completion offellowship training in Perinatal or Reproductive Psychiatry (preferred/required depending on role)
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in relevant specialty
• Eligible for or able to obtainstate medical licensure
• Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Interest inacademic medicine, teaching, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to work effectively within ateam-based care model
• Competitive compensation package with potential administrative stipend
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• Relocation assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• Eligibility forstudent loan repayment programs (where applicable)