Forensic Psychiatrist
***SIGN-ON BONUSES NOW BEING OFFERED***
A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.
Broughton Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital serving the Western Region of North Carolina, is recruiting for full-time Forensic Psychiatrist. Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult, deaf, and geriatric patients.
Broughton Hospital's population includes Forensic patients whose legal status is primarily "Incapable to Proceed" to trial. This position serves as a team leader for a multi-discipline treatment team (serving Forensic patients) to ensure quality patient care, including competency restoration treatment. The Forensic Psychiatrist will provide competency re-evaluations to determine an individual's capacity to proceed to trial or a determination of non-restorability.
Responsibilities include:
- Initial psychiatric assessment and diagnosis of patients upon admission, development of comprehensive treatment plans
- Serve on medical staff committees
- Managing the day-to-day responsibilities of an inpatient unit to include documentation of patient progress in medical records and court papers, as well as the education of patients/families and provision of educational groups for patients.
Under the direction of the hospital clinical director, this position is responsible for the planning and organization of clinical care and clinical staff functions. The Forensic Psychiatrist directs delivery of forensic patient care and collaborates with hospital leadership on professional disciplines to ensure that appropriate care is provided and that the hospital mission, values, and goals are transmitted to clinical staff.
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: 24-04464
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 Psychiatry
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
About the Facility:
Broughton Hospital 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.
Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus
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:
- 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);
- The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
- 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.
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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 at 828-608-4138.
