Geriatric Psychiatrist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 163,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina seeks a Geriatric Psychiatrist for Broughton Hospital, focusing on geriatric patients. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as psychiatric assessments and treatment plan formulation. A sign-on bonus of $20,000 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Loan Repayment Opportunities

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric assessments.
• Formulate treatment plans and manage medications.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in patient care.

Skills

Management and Leadership

Integrated Patient Care

Education

Graduation from an accredited medical school

Completion of psychiatry residency

Job description

Join to apply for the Geriatric Psychiatrist role at State of North Carolina

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Geriatric Psychiatrist role at State of North Carolina

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Description of Work

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
  
  

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: $163,783 - $327,566

Position Number: Multiple

Exam Plan: 25-00488

• 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
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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.
  
  

Supplemental and Contact Information

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

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of North Carolina by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Geriatric Psychiatrist” roles.

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.