Psychiatrist - JFK ADATC

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 170,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

North Carolina State Government—specifically JFK-ADATC—seeks a Staff Psychiatrist to deliver comprehensive psychiatric care within an acute stabilization and residential treatment setting for substance use and co‑occurring mental health conditions. The role involves psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, ongoing treatment, and supervision of advanced practice providers.

It emphasizes collaborative care, quality improvement, and a meaningful impact on complex behavioral health

Qualifications

• Experience providing psychiatric treatment to individuals with co‑occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic management.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices for treatment of substance use disorders, including MOUD and management during withdrawal, stabilization, and early recovery.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary treatment team with physicians, APPs, nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, and other health professionals.
• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or education to APPs and other staff; including chart review, case consultation, or staff education.
• Demonstrated ability to manage patients with complex psychiatric, medical, and substance use needs in inpatient, residential, or similar settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals in acute stabilization and residential treatment for substance use disorders and co‑occurring mental health conditions.
• Perform psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to advanced practice providers and consultation on complex presentations.
• Support clinical quality initiatives and program improvements in a specialized behavioral health setting.

Skills

Psychiatric treatment

MOUD

Interdisciplinary team

Clinical supervision

Co-occurring disorders

Education

MD/DO degree

NC medical license

Job description

Agency

Division

Job Classification Title

Psychiatrist (NS)

Position Number

Grade

MH27

About Us

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.

Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website.

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Description of Work

JFK-ADATC is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals receiving acute stabilization and residential treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management, and ongoing treatment while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

This position also provides clinical guidance and supervision to advanced practice providers, consultation on complex psychiatric and medical presentations, and support for clinical quality and program improvement initiatives. The Staff Psychiatrist will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialized treatment setting serving individuals with complex behavioral health and substance use needs.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $170,121 to $340,243

• Experience providing psychiatric treatment to individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including assessment, diagnosis, and psychopharmacologic management.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices for the treatment of substance use disorders, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and management of psychiatric conditions during withdrawal, stabilization, and early recovery.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary treatment team, including collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, psychology, social work, counseling, and other healthcare professionals.
• Experience providing clinical supervision, consultation, or education to advanced practice providers and other clinical staff, including chart review, case consultation, development of clinical protocols, or staff education.
• Demonstrated ability to manage patients with complex psychiatric, medical, and substance use treatment needs in an inpatient, residential, acute behavioral health, or similarly structured treatment setting.

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

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:

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.

*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.

About the Facility:

JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.

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.

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

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

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.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.