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Lauren Korrol

Leicester,NC

Summary

Board-certified Psychiatrist with 15+ years of clinical experience, including 10 years delivering high-quality psychiatric care through telemedicine. Dual-trained as a physician and former clinical social worker, offering a uniquely holistic, trauma-informed approach to adult care. Proven expertise in evaluation, medication management, and crisis intervention across diverse settings, including correctional facilities, addiction recovery, and ACTT.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Psychiatrist

North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
Remote
10.2015 - 11.2025
  • Provided psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and continuity of care via telemedicine for incarcerated adult populations.
  • Managed a diverse spectrum of psychiatric conditions—including SMI, mood disorders, SUD, psychosis, and trauma—while navigating complex medical comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for suicidal or self-harming patients, implementing safety measures when necessary..
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters within electronic medical records systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating clear communication
  • Collaborated remotely with nursing, behavioral health, and facility teams.
  • Contributed to high patient satisfaction ratings by providing empathetic support, actively listening to concerns, and adapting treatments to meet individual needs while maintaining professional boundaries.

Medical Director

Crestview Recovery Center, Asheville, NC
Remote
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Provided psychiatric oversight and medical leadership for a residential substance use disorder treatment program serving adults with complex behavioral health needs.
  • Supervised and provided clinical consultation to a psychiatric nurse practitioner, supporting evidence-based psychiatric care and professional development.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and substance abuse counselors, to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Reviewed admissions and treatment plans to ensure appropriate level of care and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and ongoing clinical reviews to support safe and effective treatment planning.
  • Provided medication management services and consultation regarding psychotropic medications, withdrawal management, and recovery-focused treatment approaches.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, clinical policy development, and program oversight to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
  • Offered tele-psychiatry services and remote clinical support while maintaining continuity of care across residential treatment settings.

Attending Psychiatrist

Mission Health Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
Asheville, NC
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Delivered psychiatric care for patients in an intensive outpatient setting
  • Conducted psychiatric assessments, risk evaluations, and medication management utilizing telehealth and electronic medical record systems.
  • Managed and treated individuals with co-occurring substance use and psychiatric disorders, including mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for suicidal or self-harming patients, implementing safety measures when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient encounters within electronic medical records systems, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and clinical outcomes.

Attending Psychiatrist

Randolph County Jail
Virtual
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Provided psychiatric treatment via telemedicine to adult inmates in a county jail.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Provided medication management to treat various mental, behavioral and emotional disorders.
  • Managed complex cases with multiple comorbidities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care by effectively communicating with medical professionals, therapists, and social workers.

Psychiatrist

Clear Sky Behavioral, Marion, NC
Marion, NC
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Provided psychiatric services to a population of adolescent males in a group home setting.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient mental health outcomes.
  • Gathered and maintained patient information and social and medical history obtained from relatives, patients and other professionals.
  • Advised or informed guardians, relatives or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based treatment plans and psychotherapy techniques.

Staff Psychiatrist

A Caring Alternative, Morganton, NC
Morganton, NC
03.2015 - 03.2018
  • Provided psychiatric services to adolescents and adults in a community outpatient setting
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and develop treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
  • Optimized medication management by regularly monitoring patients'' responses and adjusting prescriptions as needed.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment protocols.
  • Managed complex cases, ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with patients and families.

Staff Psychiatrist

The Melillo Center for Mental Health, Glen Cove, New York
Glen Cove, New York
12.2013 - 02.2015
  • Provided psychiatric services in an adult outpatient clinic.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for incarcerated individuals to assess mental health needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment protocols.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction levels.
  • Managed complex cases, ensuring continuity of care through effective communication with patients and families.
  • Evaluated treatment efficacy through regular assessments, adjusting strategies to meet evolving patient needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and develop treatment plans for diverse patient populations.

Psychiatrist

Private practice, Wantagh, New York
Wantagh, New York
06.2011 - 02.2015
  • Provided psychiatric services in private practice
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
  • Provided psychotherapy, including family therapy, and medication management for adolescents and adults.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to stabilize acutely ill patients, preventing self-harm or harm to others.
  • Conducted risk assessments on patients presenting with suicidal or homicidal ideation, implementing safety measures to protect both the individual and the broader community.
  • Educated families about the nature of mental illness, empowering them to support loved ones in their recovery journey effectively.
  • Demonstrated empathy and active listening during patient interactions, providing a supportive environment for individuals to share their experiences openly.
  • Collaborated closely with primary care providers to address co-occurring physical health issues among psychiatric patients, ensuring comprehensive care solutions.

Psychiatrist

Post Graduate Center for Mental Health (formerly “Pathways to Housing”) ACT Team, Queens, New York
Queens, New York
06.2011 - 02.2015
  • Provided psychiatric services for a caseload of adults with SMI, in an ACT team setting.
  • Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient mental health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care for diverse patient populations.
  • Supervised and mentored support staff in clinical practices.
  • Developed strong working relationships with community resources such as therapists, social workers, and substance abuse counselors, facilitating seamless coordination of care for patients requiring additional services.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions for patients with severe mental illnesses through effective medication management and follow-up care.
  • Educated families about the nature of mental illness, empowering them to support loved ones in their recovery journey effectively.

Psychiatrist

Tillary Street Women’s Shelter, Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, New York
08.2012 - 11.2013

Provided comprehensive psychiatric services to a population of adult women residing in a shelter for the unhoused.

Staff Psychiatrist

Rikers Island Correctional Facility, Astoria, New York
Astoria, New York
01.2011 - 05.2011

Provided comprehensive psychiatric care for a population of incarcerated adult males.

Education

Psychiatry Residency -

Albert Einstein College of Medicine At North Shore Long Island Jewish/Hillside Hospital
Glen Oaks, NY
12-2010

Traditional Rotating Internship - Psychiatry Focus

University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey
Stratford, NJ
06-2007

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
Old Westbury, New York
05-2006

Master of Social Work -

Adelphi University School of Social Work
Garden City, New York
08-1994

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
05-1990

Skills

  • Telemedicine / Virtual Care
  • Psychiatric Evaluation
  • -Medication Management
  • -Psychopharmacology
  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Addiction / Dual Diagnosis
  • Correctional Psychiatry
  • Community Mental Health
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Collaborative Care
  • EMR Documentation
  • Independent Remote Practice

Affiliations

  • American Psychiatric Association
  • North Carolina Psychiatric Association

Certification

  • North Carolina State Medical License #2015 00542 March 2015 - present
  • New York State Medical License #246570, April 2007 – 2015, 2022- 2025
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Board Certified, January 2013 - present

Timeline

Attending Psychiatrist

Mission Health Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program
10.2021 - 03.2022

Attending Psychiatrist

Randolph County Jail
01.2020 - 06.2020

Medical Director

Crestview Recovery Center, Asheville, NC
06.2018 - 05.2023

Psychiatrist

Clear Sky Behavioral, Marion, NC
03.2018 - 11.2018

Staff Psychiatrist

North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections
10.2015 - 11.2025

Staff Psychiatrist

A Caring Alternative, Morganton, NC
03.2015 - 03.2018

Staff Psychiatrist

The Melillo Center for Mental Health, Glen Cove, New York
12.2013 - 02.2015

Psychiatrist

Tillary Street Women’s Shelter, Brooklyn, New York
08.2012 - 11.2013

Psychiatrist

Private practice, Wantagh, New York
06.2011 - 02.2015

Psychiatrist

Post Graduate Center for Mental Health (formerly “Pathways to Housing”) ACT Team, Queens, New York
06.2011 - 02.2015

Staff Psychiatrist

Rikers Island Correctional Facility, Astoria, New York
01.2011 - 05.2011

Psychiatry Residency -

Albert Einstein College of Medicine At North Shore Long Island Jewish/Hillside Hospital

Traditional Rotating Internship - Psychiatry Focus

University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine -

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Master of Social Work -

Adelphi University School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Tufts University

HONORS/DISTINCTIONS

President - Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy, August 2003 – May 2004