Geriatric Psychiatrist (Broughton Hospital)

 
Broughton Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital serving the Western Region of North Carolina, is recruiting for full-time Geriatric Psychiatrist.  Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult, deaf, and geriatric patients; however, this position focuses on our Geriatric population.
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-Initial psychiatric assessments
-Establishing diagnoses and formulating treatment plans and recommendations
-Medication Management including psychotropic drug reviews for the SPMI population
-Participating on or leading a multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, social work, pharmacy, nursing and other therapeutic disciplines
-Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of an inpatient unit to include documentation of progress, court papers and education of patients and families
-Consultation with outside medical staff as indicated
 
In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities (must meet eligibility requirements), employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities. We offer a wide variety of excellent benefit options. For information regarding State benefits, please visit https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity!
 
This position works with a varied group of professional disciplines and may coordinate clinical training and research efforts.  
 
The normal work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. However, flexible work schedules will be considered. On-call coverage is required.
 
*This position is designated mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events
 
We are accepting emergency temporary licenses! See Minimum Education and Experience Requirements section below for more details.
 
 Salary Grade:  MH27
 Recruitment Range: $158,244 - $316,489
 Position Number: Multiple
 Exam Plan:  24- 04625

*** Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7   

  To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the "Work Experience" section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:
 
-Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina

Management prefers candidates with the following;
-Professional experience leading and collaborating on an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated, comprehensive patient care
-Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of psychiatry residency (or anticipated completion before job commencement)
-Professional knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients, as credentialed by the Medical Staff
Board Certification in PsychiatrySome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
 
-Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
About the Facility:
Broughton Hospital operates 382 beds and is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
 
About the Department of Health and Human Services   
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals.     Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace.   We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
  
Compensation and Benefits
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).   Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.   In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.   Visit website (Link - NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.   
Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:
 
A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).
 
An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:
1. The employee has held a position in North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date);
2. The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
3. Or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
 
This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
 Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
 
 Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.
 
 For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR.