***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.***
A Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Cherry Hospital
A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery
Mission Statement
To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with the greatest need and the least resources.
Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as team leader for multi-disciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and treatment.
- Evaluate patients upon admission and provide inpatient psychiatric care.
- Prepare written psychiatric assessments including treatment plans and administrative recommendations.
- Manage chronic medication and conduct psychotropic drug reviews.
- Consult with medical staff as needed and coordinate care for residents in adherence to state and federal guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Considerable knowledge of inpatient psychiatry.
- Knowledge of the theories and general practices of medicine; thorough knowledge of biological, social, and psychological developmental processes at all ages; sound identity with and training in medicine and psychiatry; and demonstrated clinical abilities.
- Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team and integrate care is essential.
- Graduation from an accredited medical school and completion of psychiatry residency (or anticipated completion before job commencement).
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to adult patients, as credentialed by the Medical Staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (including legibility) are essential.
- The candidate should demonstrate or learn proficiency with electronic medical records.
- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina.
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. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.
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 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.
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