Psychiatrist (Community Transition Unit) $20,000 Sign-on Bonus - Central Regional Hospital

About the role

• Agency
• Dept of Health and Human Services
• Division
• Central Regional Hospital
• Job Classification Title
• Psychiatrist (NS)
• Position Number
• 60047529
• Grade
• MH27

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychiatric care, substance abuse care, and to lead treatment team activities on the community transition unit at Central Regional Hospital.

The Community Transition Unit (CTU) at CRH is a 73-bed adult unit serving individuals ages 18 to 64 who require intermediate- to longer-term hospitalization to achieve stabilization and prepare for successful transition to the community. The unit utilizes a biopsychosocial and recovery-oriented approach to assessment and treatment.

This position will provide direct patient care to an assigned patient caseload.

Work may include some or all of the following: evaluation for hospital admission and development of the preliminary treatment plan; initial psychiatric assessment, including medical and psychiatric history, history of medications, physical examination, review of systems, evaluation of mental, emotional behavioral and social status; physical examinations as indicated by clinical condition or by hospital policy; treatment of medical and psychiatric problems including pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, and other treatment modalities.

Monitors results of diagnostic and treatment activities and interventions and adjusts treatment accordingly. Requests consultations from other medical and clinical staff, as needed.

Salary Range

$170,121.00 - $340,243.00

Recruitment Range: $254,668.00 - $312,000.00

*A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on budget approval.

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in psychiatry, including considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatric care, consistent with credentialing and privileges approved by the Medical Staff.
• Thorough knowledge of the biological, psychological, and social aspects of psychiatric disorders.
• Sound professional identity and training in psychiatry, with demonstrated clinical abilities and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of an accredited psychiatry residency; board certification in psychiatry preferred.

This Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The normal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.

*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if

• The employee has held a position in the 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)
• The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

All Sign-on Bonuses are 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.

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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• 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.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
• The posting will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.
• 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Applicants will be communicated 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 at.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Some 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.

Special Note This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to identify essential functions per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Examples of work are primarily essential functions of the majority of positions in this class, but may not be applicable to all positions.