Staff Psychologist

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the State of North Carolina as a Staff Psychologist in a state-of-the-art psychiatric facility. This role involves delivering comprehensive psychological assessments and therapeutic services to diverse patient populations. The position offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, and a chance to make a significant impact in the community's mental health.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Loan repayment opportunities

Employment stability

Qualifications

• Broad-based knowledge of psychological theory.
• Thorough knowledge of psychology domains.
• Skill in conducting psychological assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to patients through assessments and psychotherapy.
• Create and manage individualized behavior plans.
• Supervise graduate psychology students.

Skills

Psychological theory knowledge

Therapeutic intervention

Psychological evaluations

Education

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina

Job description

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Description of Work

The position provides direct service to patients through assessments, psychological testing, individual and group psychotherapy as well as creation and management of individualized behavior plans. This position also serves on special project committees as assigned by the supervisor/Psychology Director and supervises graduate psychology students as assigned. Our 24-hour in-patient facility serves adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

• 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.***
• This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
  
  

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. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

• Requires broad-based knowledge of psychological theory and its applications in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of core areas of normal and abnormal psychology including motivation, development, learning and psychotherapy.
• Skill in provision of comprehensive psychological evaluations using objective and projective measures is essential, as well as providing a wide array of therapeutic interventions for patients with major emotional and behavioral disturbances.
  
  

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. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Eligibility for licensure in North Carolina under the provisions of the NC Psychology Practice Act (G.S. 90-270).

Supplemental and Contact Information

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 at 919-947-7478.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Government Administration

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