Geriatric Psychiatrist
***SIGN-ON BONUS 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
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
Work Hours: 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.
Minimum Requirements:- Licensed to practice medicine in the State of North Carolina
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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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