A well-established academic healthcare organization is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Geriatric Psychiatrist to join a growing psychiatry and behavioral health division. This position offers a balanced mix of clinical care, teaching, and academic involvement within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

 

Position Highlights

  • Academic practice setting with opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity
  • Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
  • Work with geriatric patients in both clinic and hospital settings
  • Opportunity to participate in or lead development of a geriatric psychiatry fellowship program
  • Potential to develop and expand consultation services for nursing facilities
  • Collaborative environment with neuropsychology and multidisciplinary support teams
  • Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, daytime hours with shared call responsibilities
  • Strong support structure including resident coverage

About the Community

This opportunity is located in a mid-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 metro areas and coastal destinations

Requirements

General Job Requirements

  • Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for geriatric patients
  • Manage care across inpatient, outpatient, and consultative settings
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, therapists, and social workers
  • Participate in teaching medical students, residents, and/or fellows
  • Engage in program development, quality improvement, and/or research activities
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Adhere to all regulatory, ethical, and organizational standards
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of psychiatry residency
  • Completion of fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry (preferred or required depending on role)
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
  • Eligible for or able to obtain state medical licensure
  • Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in academic medicine, teaching, or program development (preferred)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based, multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience and academic background
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Retirement plan
    • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, CME)
    • Malpractice coverage (including tail)
    • Relocation assistance
    • Disability and life insurance
  • Eligibility for student loan repayment programs (where applicable)